Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father.

Like all of you, I am utterly stunned and heartbroken and sick to my soul today. It is unimaginable to write these words. I met Charlie Kirk when he was 18 years old, a young man so eager and determined that I immediately turned to a friend and said, “That kid is going to be the

Today, the Texas State Board of Education adopted a new framework to teach the underpinnings of American Exceptionalism and the beacon of freedom that is Texas! A beginning of change for the betterment of Texas students…designed to ensure our state’s rich legacy is preserved for future generations!

Thank you Commissioner Morath for your bold leadership! Shameful this has to be said to ANYONE we trust to educate Texas kids. Schools have to protect kids from anyone sowing violence by glorifying the unthinkable. Be compassionate. Be human. It shouldn’t be this hard. #txlege

This morning we had a great visit with LJ Francis & Po-Shen Loh! Great interaction with our students and staff! #RocketPRIDE🚀

It was a pleasure discussing opportunities to allow our amazing students to thrive and shine in South Texas! Impressed with the great talent I saw in the District.

Governor Greg Abbott announced 28 campuses as 2025 LoneStar Ribbon Schools. These schools show the power of Texas teachers, staff, and parents working together to help students excel. Texas is on its way to become #1 in educating our kids. More: bit.ly/4nrWL2X

We're grateful for the incredible insights that elected leaders shared at last week's Texas Public Charter Schools Conference. Thank you to SBOE Members LJ Francis, Brandon Hall, Member Tom Maynard, and State Representatives Lacey Hull and Harold V. Dutton, Jr. for sharing your

Congratulations to Timothy Fails of Lewisville ISD for being named @TASAnet TX Secondary Teacher of the Year!

Congratulations to Vickiela Wright of Clear Creek ISD for being named @TASAnet 2026 TX Elementary Teacher of the Year & TX Teacher of the Year! She will represent Texas in the National Teacher of the Year competition.

October is Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month School Systems: Check with your local ESCs for available training on fentanyl contamination to help keep students safe.

Today, with gratitude and respect, we honor all the men and women who have bravely served our country. Thank you.

The State Board of Education will convene on November 18-21, 2025 for its regular meeting. View the full agenda on the SBOE website: sboe.texas.gov/state-board-of…. Registration for public testimony is now open. To register, visit, sboe.texas.gov/about-tea/lead….

Registration for public testimony for the SBOE Regular Meeting closes tomorrow, November 14, at 5 p.m. CST. To register, visit sboe.texas.gov/about-tea/lead….

As I said when called a Christian nationalist, told to “go back where I came from” and they threatened my life during the #HB1605 adoption of Texas Education Agency bluebonnet curriculum…try as they must…I won’t be intimidated…and I’m NOT changing my vote!!!

Thank you, TxDPS - Capitol Region

In 2022, I made history by flipping a Dem stronghold and delivering a clear Republican win. I won my primary overwhelmingly, and my record hasn’t changed—only the politics around us have. I’m entering this primary confident in the work we’ve done and the victory ahead in 2026.

Wishing you and your family a happy Thanksgiving from the State Board of Education!

SpaceX, thank you for hosting my office - Texas State Board of Education District 2 and for the students, parents, and educators from South Texas, where I humbly serve. This trip is a crucial part of my rural schools initiative. I will ensure that every student has access to in-demand high-paying jobs