Moderates, Gay Republican & Professor Lose Big In SBOE Races

In the Texas Republican Primary election yesterday, challengers and “moderate” Republicans took their best shot at conservatives and largely lost, many of them losing by big...

U.S. Senate, Texas SBOE Getting Attention On Election Day

Today is election day and while most of the focus is on the U.S. Senate seat, the Texas State Board of Education, particularly the Republican primary...

Lobbyist, Gay Republican Highlight Texas SBOE Races For Now

With all 15 State Board of Education (SBOE) seats on the ballot next year, there will be a lot of talk about the SBOE, particularly by...

Catch Liberty Institute at the Texas Tribune Festival on Sunday debating the SBOE

Liberty Institute’s Director of Legislative Affairs, Jonathan Saenz will speak this weekend at the Texas Tribune Festival.  The Festival is a weekend of debate, discussion and...

Moderate Republican Criticized for Being Lobbyist & State Board of Education Member

Self proclaimed Moderate Republican, Thomas Ratliff, has brought a heap of criticism on himself and the State Board of Education, as numerous media outlets are reporting the fact...

SBOE Candidate Ratliff: Do Not Delay Social Studies Vote; Such Demand Based on Inaccurate Information,

I am not sure what to make of most of this release by Republican SBOE Candidate, Thomas Ratliff, but it is worth noting the following excerpts:...