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Texas public schools are central to Gina Hinojosa’s bid for governor. Will voters care?
By Matthew Sgroi at Fort Worth Report
· June 27, 2026
· 10 min read
Adrienne Haynes left Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa’s June 9 Fort Worth town hall with the same question she brought into it. If Texas returns control of schools to local communities, who makes sure struggling districts actually improve? Haynes, a Fort Worth ISD parent, said she un
Key takeaway Haynes, a Fort Worth ISD parent, said she understood the Democrat’s message against school closures, the voucherlike education savings account program and state intervention in districts.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
Gina Hinojosa's focus on public schools as a central issue in her gubernatorial campaign resonates deeply in Fort Worth, where the Fort Worth ISD is currently under state intervention and facing school closures. The city's experience with state oversight and the resulting concerns about local control and accountability make it a critical testing ground for Hinojosa's message. As a state representative and former Austin ISD trustee, Hinojosa is well-versed in the complexities of Texas education policy, but she must now convince voters like Adrienne Haynes that she has a concrete plan to address the specific challenges facing districts like Fort Worth ISD. With TCU located in the heart of the city, the university's education programs and research initiatives could also play a role in informing and shaping the debate around public education in the gubernatorial campaign.
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Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 10 min
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What is this story about? Adrienne Haynes left Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa’s June 9 Fort Worth town hall with the same question she brought into it. If Texas returns control of schools to local communities, who makes sure struggling districts actually improve? Haynes, a Fort Worth ISD parent, said she un
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