TX HB1456

Creates an Office of Inspector General within the Texas Education Agency, with the inspector general appointed by the governor and serving until removed by the governor

Authorizes the office to receive and investigate complaints from parents of public school students regarding unethical conduct or violations of state/federal law by TEA, State Board of Education, school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, or their employees

Grants the inspector general subpoena power to compel witness testimony and production of documents, with authority to attend closed meetings and inspect non-public records of school districts and charter schools during investigations

Prohibits retaliation against parents who file complaints, students whose parents file complaints, or any person who cooperates with investigations in good faith

Requires the inspector general to file reports on findings and corrective actions, submit an annual report to TEA and State Board of Education by December 1 each year, and protects complaint information as confidential and exempt from public disclosure