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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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Julie Pickren

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Julie is a former trustee for the Alvin Independent School District. 

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Julie is currently a member of the Texas State Board of Education representing District 7. She assumed office in 2023. Before her current role, she served as a trustee for the Alvin Independent School District from 2015 to 2021.

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Supports banning education on race and racism.

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

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Supports diverse educational options, including public, private, charter, and home schools in Texas.

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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. 