# Texas Education Board Control Uncertain

> Texas education board seats shift as Democrats gain ground.
- Title: Texas Education Board Control Uncertain · Texastribune
- Summary: Texas education board seats shift as Democrats gain ground. Democrats now hold seven seats on Texas State Board of Education after recent elections…
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## Election Results Shift
Texas Republicans' dominance over classroom curriculum faces challenge as four new Democrats win seats on the State Board of Education.
## Uncertain District Outcomes
Two seats remain undecided: District 7 with Dana Van de Walker leading Audrey Young by fewer than 600 votes, and District 8 with Julie Pickren slightly ahead of Tiffany Perkinz.
## Current Seat Distribution
Democrats hold seven seats while Republicans occupy six, with no clear majority yet.
## Curriculum Control Changes
Democrats gain significant influence over math standards, social studies textbooks, and charter school proposals if they secure majority control.
## Recent Democratic Wins
Democrats Thomas Ray Garcia, Coretta Mallet-Fontenot, Allison Bush, Michelle Palmer, and Tiffany Clark won their races.
## Republican Changes
GOP newcomers Kason Huddleston and Mindy Bumgarner won seats previously held by consensus Republicans.
## Key takeaway

Democrats now hold seven seats on Texas State Board of Education after recent elections, challenging Republican dominance in classroom curriculum decisions.