What year did the controversial firing of the Director of Science in the curriculum division of the Texas Education Agency occur?
2007
Title: Christine Comer
Passage: Christina Castillo Comer is the former Director of Science in the curriculum division of the Texas Education Agency (TEA).  Comer spent nine years as the Director of Science until she resigned on November 7, 2007.  Comer's resignation has sparked controversy about agency politics and the debate to teach evolution in public schools versus creationism or intelligent design.
Title: Lizzette Reynolds
Passage: Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds (born c. 1965) is Statewide Policy and Programs Deputy Commissioner, Education Agency, State of Texas.  She came to public attention in November 2007 over the controversial firing of Christine Comer.
Title: Texas Citizens for Science
Passage: Texas Citizens for Science (TCS) is a Texas-based advocacy group that works to protect the accuracy and reliability of science education in Texas.  Its main activity is to oppose organized creationism in Texas, especially at the Texas State Board of Education, Texas Education Agency, Texas Legislature, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Christine Comer Lizzette Reynolds