Texas Governor-Elect Gina Hinojosa announced Thursday that she and her transition team are actively interviewing candidates to replace Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath, fulfilling a campaign promise to remove him when she takes office.
Where
Statewide
When
Nov. 5-6, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Gina HinojosaGovernor-elect
Mike MorathTexas Education Agency Commissioner
Greg AbbottGovernor
The facts
Morath was appointed by Gov. Abbott to lead TEA in 2016.1
Hinojosa vowed in her victory speech to fire Morath on her first day in office.1
Hinojosa announced her transition team Thursday and said they are actively interviewing for Morath's replacement.12Stated by 2 sources
Morath told school leaders Wednesday he was committed to ensuring a smooth transition for the incoming education commissioner.1
Morath's term as TEA commissioner is set to expire January 10.1
Texas law requires the governor to get Senate approval to remove a sitting commissioner before their term expires.1
Texas Senate Republicans held on to their majority during the 2026 midterms.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Gina Hinojosa In her campaign, promised to return school districts under state intervention to their communities and to appoint an educator to lead TEA.1
Gina Hinojosa Pledged to overturn the controversial voucher program.2
State Rep. Diego Bernal More Republicans are skeptical of the voucher program than the public might think and the Senate may not be hellbent on keeping it as is.2
How they headlined it
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Government agency posting meeting notices
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