Washington, Feb. 13 -- Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) released the following statement in response to the Houston Independent School District's plan to close 12 schools for the 2026-2027 academic year:
"HISD is making life-changing decisions about neighborhood schools without giving families a real say.
"Parents, students, and teachers deserve a real voice in what happens to their schools, not last-minute notices and plans that are predetermined.
"I said from the beginning that the state takeover of HISD stripped parents and voters of their democratic voice, and this moment proves exactly why that matters.
"Some of the schools on this list are in the neigh...