Carlos (Charlie) Garza
Republican
Retired Teacher · Grand Prairie
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Member, State Board of Education, District 13
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The 15-member State Board of Education sets curriculum standards for Texas public schools, reviews and adopts instructional materials, sets graduation requirements and oversees the Texas Permanent School Fund.
The Republican primary nominee, April Williams Moore, was declared ineligible; Carlos (Charlie) Garza is the Republican candidate on the general-election list.
Tiffany Clark
DemocraticIncumbent
Education · DeSoto
The gist
- Supports an improved state test aligned with Texas standards.
- Supports mental health services for students and school staff.
- Supports community-based training for college and career readiness.
- Supports recognizing student and cultural diversity in schools.
- Led adding African American and Mexican American studies in DeSoto ISD.In office
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Supports an improved state test aligned with Texas standards.
Tiffany Clark for State Board of Education District 13Campaign website · tiffanyclark4stateofeducation.com
“Advocate for a balanced curriculum that includes an improved testing instrument aligned with Texas standards.”
Supports mental health services for students and school staff.
Tiffany Clark for State Board of Education District 13Campaign website · tiffanyclark4stateofeducation.com
“Fight for the mental health of students, staff, and teachers within the public school system.”
Supports community-based training for college and career readiness.
Tiffany Clark for State Board of Education District 13Campaign website · tiffanyclark4stateofeducation.com
“Ensure equal opportunities for students to be college and career-ready, with a focus on access to community-based training.”
Supports recognizing student and cultural diversity in schools.
Tiffany Clark for State Board of Education District 13Campaign website · tiffanyclark4stateofeducation.com
“Protect the integrity and acknowledge the diversity of students and cultures in public education.”
Led adding African American and Mexican American studies in DeSoto ISD.
SBOE Member District 13: Tiffany ClarkGovernment record · Texas State Board of Education · sboe.texas.gov
“added African-American and Mexican American studies to our curriculum”
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