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Tammie Nielsen

Republican · Incumbent

Member, State Board of Education, District 4 (appointed August 2026)

Tammie Nielsen is a Republican from Pasadena whom Gov. Greg Abbott appointed to the District 4 seat on August 24, 2026, after Democrat Staci Childs resigned to run for the Texas House23. She is the advancement director for Sarah's House, a nonprofit, and president of the City of Pasadena Library Board2. Her campaign says she is committed to supporting parents and teachers, but no positions on the board's major issues were found4.

No public position found on: Curriculum and books, School choice, Religion in schools, DEI programs.

Record

  • Appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott on August 24, 2026 to serve until December 31, 2026 or until a successor is elected2.
  • The November 2026 winner will serve the rest of the term, which ends January 1, 20293.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (3)

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  1. Governor Abbott Appoints Nielsen To State Board Of EducationOffice of the Texas Governor
  2. Abbott "Temporarily" Appoints New SBOE MemberTexEdNews
  3. Governor Greg Abbott Appoints Tammie Nielsen to the State Board of EducationTammie Nielsen campaign