HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Texas Education Agency has announced an extension of its takeover of Houston ISD.

A letter sent out by TEA head Mike Morath on Monday morning states that the state's takeover of the district will now be extended until June 2027.

It also announces four new members to the state-appointed board of managers, which essentially acts as a school board.

Ultimately, two years has not been enough time to fix district systems that were broken for decades. Mike Morath, Texas Education Commissioner

According to Morath, the decision to extend the takeover comes following a "comprehensive evaluation."

"Ultimately, two years has not been enough time to fix district systems that were broken for decades," Morath said in a release. "The extension of this intervention

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