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Member, State Board of Education, District 8
- 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.
Education
Dana Van De WalkerDemocratic
- Supports separation of church and state.
- Supports more investment in Texas public schools.
- Supports affordable higher education for all Texans.
Audrey G. YoungRepublican
- Voted against proposed science and health standards and textbooks.
- Led revision of the state Dyslexia Handbook.
- Opposes Common Core curriculum in Texas schools.
- Supports local control of Texas public schools.
Economy & jobs
Dana Van De WalkerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Audrey G. YoungRepublican
- Supports agricultural and career training in public schools.
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