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Member, State Board of Education, District 5

4-year termBallot order Republican then Democratic. Source for roster: Texas Tribune SBOE guide (Oct. 16, 2026) and TCTA list; incumbent Rebecca Bell-Metereau (D) did not seek reelection. Allison Bush won the Democratic runoff. District covers Travis, Hays, Bastrop, Blanco, Guadalupe and Caldwell counties.Partially researched. Last researched Oct 20, 2026Report a correction
Republican
Democratic
Priorities for This Office
What does the candidate say they would prioritize in this office?
Lists school safety, teacher support, parental involvement, responsible spending, and measurable curriculum standards as priorities. 
Wants to reduce teacher paperwork and improve teacher retention; opposes "unlimited expansion" of charter schools. 
Relevant Experience
What experience does the candidate cite as qualifying them for this office?
Cites more than 30 years in the classroom. 
Cites experience as a former educator and Pflugerville ISD development director. 
Operations and Service
What changes, if any, does the candidate propose to how the office operates or serves the public?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
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Priorities for This Office

What does the candidate say they would prioritize in this office?
Republican
Lists school safety, teacher support, parental involvement, responsible spending, and measurable curriculum standards as priorities. 
Democratic
Wants to reduce teacher paperwork and improve teacher retention; opposes "unlimited expansion" of charter schools. 
Sources for this contest (3)
  1. Meet the candidates running for Texas' State Board of Education in 2026, The Texas Tribune (via KSAT). Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  2. State Board of Education candidates, Texas Classroom Teachers Association. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  3. 2026 Texas State Board of Education election, Wikipedia. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.