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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Megan Menchaca

More than a dozen Texas school districts close to triggering state takeover law in 2027

More than a dozen Texas public school districts are at risk of triggering a potential state takeover if they do not improve student academic performance before the next year’s A-F accountability ratings, data shows.

At least 14 districts had at least one campus with a fourth consecutive failing grade, according to the preliminary 2026 ratings. That includes the Clarksville, Cleveland, Coldspring-Oakhurst, Elgin, Judson, Kingsville, Manor, Nacogdoches, Poteet, Runge, San Angelo, San Antonio, Spring and Waco school districts.

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