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Member, State Board of Education, District 14

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Term
4 years
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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.

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Education

  • Mindy BumgarnerRepublican

    • Supports school choice, including public charter schools.
    • Supports reducing the STAAR test's role in classrooms.
    • Supports parents' right to review what is taught.
    • Supports returning local control to communities.

  • Amy TaylorDemocratic

    No documented position found.

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