AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas State Board of Education is responsible for administering K-12 public education in Texas. It is the elected executive branch of the Texas state government.
Five of the seats were up for grabs on Election Day, with four Republicans winning, ensuring the board maintains a Republican majority. As of Wednesday morning, race five had not been decided.
Republican Tom Maynard defeated Democrat Raquel Saenz Ortiz, Republican Brandon Hall defeated Democrat Reyna Glasser and Green Party’s Hunter Crowe, and Aaron Kinsey defeated Democrat Morgan Saenz Ortiz. Pam Little defeated Democrat George King, defeating Mr. Kirkpatrick and Libertarian Jack Westbrook.
Democrat Gustavo Revelles defeated Republican challenger Michael “Travis” Stevens in the District 1 race. That seat is currently held by El Paso Democrat Melissa Ortega, who has decided not to run for re-election.
The board has 15 members, each representing one of the state’s 15 school districts. Members are elected to staggered two- and four-year terms.
San Antonio Democrat Marisa Perez Diaz, Houston Democrat Stacey Childs, and Democrat Tiffany Clark ran unopposed.
According to the Texas State Board of Education website, “The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) is the policy-making arm of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and is responsible for all public education activities and services, except universities and educational institutions. We are adjusting.”University. The SBOE approves organizational plans based on the recommendations of the Secretary of Education. Adopt policies, rules, and regulations. Approve the budget. Conclude purchasing contracts for textbooks and educational materials as recommended by the Secretary. Directs investments in permanent school endowments. Dismiss any appeals based on the decision of the Commissioner. Consider the state’s educational needs. and evaluate the program under the guidance of the TEA. ”
