HB 1456 of the 89th Texas Legislature, introduced by Representative Jared Patterson, proposes the creation of an Office of Inspector General within the Texas Education Agency. This office would be responsible for investigating complaints from parents of children enrolled in public schools regarding issues involving the agency, the State Board of Education, or school districts and open-enrollment charter schools2. The goal is to ensure that any unethical conduct or violations of state or federal law related to public education are thoroughly investigated and addressed.
