Candidate for State Board of Education

Mindy Bumgarner is a Republican who says she has worked hands-on developing 504 plans for students and supports school choice, public charter schools, parental rights and less emphasis on standardized testing¹. BallotReady lists degrees from Austin College, including a doctorate in clinical psychology in 2016². She is running for an open seat because the current District 14 member, Evelyn Brooks, is not seeking re-election⁴.

Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• School choiceNo single answer fitsmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • Her campaign website says she strongly supports school choice, including public charter schools, because competition drives all schools to do better. (2026) source
  • The Dallas Morning News reported that, according to her website, she strongly supports school choice because it creates competition that drives all schools to provide better education. (2026-02) source
• Curriculum and booksNo single answer fitsmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • Her campaign website says parents deserve a real say in what children learn, with the right to know, review and speak up, and that local control should return to communities. (2026) source

No public position found on: Religion in schools, DEI programs.