What a new governor means for public education in Texas
Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa campaigned on and made public education central to her policy goals.
At Teach the Vote, a project of the Association of Texas Professional Educators, Texas voters can research the education stances of candidates for the State Board of Education and the Texas Legislature. You won't find endorsements, but you will find solid information from Texas' preeminent educators' association. Use this information to select the candidates you believe will make public education their top priority.
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Senfronia Thompson poised to make history as Texas house speaker
Rep. Senfronia Thompson (D–Houston) announced Friday that she has secured enough support to become the next Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, positioning her to make history as the first Black woman to hold the office.
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: Nov. 6, 2026
Democrats sweep the statewide offices and take the Texas House.
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