Member, State Board of Education, District 13
Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com
What does this office do?
- Setting what students must learn in each grade and subject
- Approving textbooks and instructional materials for public schools
- Overseeing the state fund that helps pay for public schools
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Republican
Carlos (Charlie) Garza is a U.S. Navy veteran of 20 years who has worked as a teacher, principal and school administrator, and was elected to the State Board of Education from El Paso in 2010. He calls for a strong core curriculum and fewer paperwork demands on teachers.
Democratic · Incumbent
Tiffany Clark has served on the State Board of Education since 2025 after six years as a DeSoto ISD trustee, and was a school counselor for 10 years. She supports a balanced curriculum with better state tests and wants more mental health support for students and teachers.
Sources: sos.texas.gov · dallascountyvotes.org