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Hundreds illegally got Texas teacher licenses through cheating ring, Harris County prosecutors say

Five people were charged in connection with the scheme. Investigators say aspiring teachers would pay for help cheating in the certification test.

By Asher Lehrer-Small, Angelica Perez and Jacob Carpenter, Houston Landing
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg speaks at a press conference at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center in Houston on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

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