2026 Texas General Election

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Julie Pickren

Julie Pickren is from Houston, Texas. She is currently enrolled in The Wharton School of Business Executive Leadership Program. She and her husband, David, have two sons. 

SBOE Member District 7 - State Board of Education - Texas.gov

Julie is a small business owner. She also has experience in educational leadership, including serving as a trustee for Alvin Independent School District from 2015 to 2021. 

Julie is currently a member of the Texas State Board of Education representing District 7. She was first elected in 2022. From 2015 to 2021, she served as a trustee for the Alvin Independent School District.

Julie Pickren - Texas Candidate - Transparency USA

Said, "Banning Critical Race Theory in Texas Education"

As of July 22, 2026, Julie Pickren’s website did not contain information on this issue.

For Candidate Julie Pickren on Issue teachers:  
Believes in providing competitive teacher salaries and benefits, with a significant portion of the budget allocated directly to the classroom.

Said, "Julie is committed to diverse educational needs, advocating for public, private, charter, and home school options in Texas."

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Julie is a small business owner. She also invests in real estate. Julie is a homeschool mom. 

Julie is currently a member of the Texas State Board of Education, representing District 7. Before her current role, she served as an Alvin Independent School District trustee from 2015 to 2021.

For Candidate Julie Pickren on Issue school-curriculum:  
Supports banning Critical Race Theory in Texas education.

School Curriculum

Supports preparing all children equally for their future, focusing on readiness for college, vocational training, and military service, regardless of race or socio-economic status.

School Facilities & Resources

For Candidate Julie Pickren on Issue teachers: Advocated for high teacher salaries and benefits, with a significant portion of the M&O budget allocated directly to the classroom.

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Student Wellbeing

Advocates for diverse educational options in Texas, including public, private, charter, and homeschooling.

Access to Education

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- Members of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) set statewide education policy, including approving graduation requirements, selecting textbooks and instructional materials, overseeing the state’s Permanent School Fund, and approving or vetoing charter school applications. 
- Board members participate in rule-making, review and adopt academic standards, and offer final approval on educator certification and other statewide education regulations. 
- SBOE members are elected from geographically defined “education districts.” Under normal circumstances, they serve staggered four-year terms.
- Serving on the board does not pay a salary, but members may be reimbursed for expenses incurred while doing board business.

Member of the board that governs the state's education system. 