Education

‘An abomination’: Menefee and Green address state takeover of Houston’s schools


During a TX‑18 candidate debate on Monday night at Texas Southern University, Rep. Christian Menefee and Rep. Al Green shared sharp critiques of the TEA takeover of HISD. Menefee highlighted the impact on teachers, students, and libraries, saying he’ll continue fighting to end the takeover and restore local representation. Green called the takeover an “abomination” and emphasized his commitment to supporting educators and ensuring fair pay for teachers.