Education Changes Could Affect Fort Worth ISD.

Fort Worth ISD could face another shift in leadership and oversight as Texas prepares for a new governor.

A social media report from Fort Worth journalist Lacey Beasley says Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has proposed replacing Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath and ending state takeovers of local school districts.

Such changes could affect Fort Worth ISD and neighboring Lake Worth ISD, particularly regarding state intervention and local control of public schools.

However, the proposals remain separate from any official action. Changes to state oversight would depend on the incoming administration’s authority, existing laws, and the status of each district’s intervention.

For Benbrook families whose children attend Fort Worth ISD schools, the central question is how any changes in Austin might affect district leadership and decisions closer to home.