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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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Sartaj Bal previously ran for judge of the Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 9 in 2022, but did not win.

Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2022) - Ballotpedia

As of January 22, 2026, Sartaj Bal did not have a website or any information online.

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Sartaj Bal

As of January 22, 2026, Sartaj Bal’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Isaac Brickman

Walter Ley

- Votes on various issues, including funding, tax rates, new construction projects, educational programming. They also hire the county superintendent for day-to-day operations.
- Works to equalize educational opportunity for emotionally disturbed or disabled students, students expelled from home campuses, and students recovering from substance abuse or dependency. Also provides adult education and after-school programming.
- Provides county with purchasing cooperative to streamline vendor obtainment process for government entities, including construction, school supplies, education technology, and food.
- Supports educators and school staff with school safety and emergency preparedness training and alternative certifications.
- Are elected in a partisan election for six-year terms. Candidates must be registered to vote in county and precinct (if running for a particular one), cannot be connected to public schools of any district, be at least 18 years old, cannot be a convicted felon, and must have lived continuously in Texas for at least a year and six months in the county.
- Board is paid through tax rate of 0.48%, grants, fees charged for additional services provided, and purchasing cooperative run by board. Members get paid $6 for every meeting they hold.

Establishes policies and provides services to local alternative schools.

Harris County Department of Education Board Member, Post 5, Republican Primary

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