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Tiffany Clark

Democrat · Incumbent

Member, State Board of Education, District 13

Tiffany Clark is a Democrat from DeSoto who joined the State Board of Education in January 2025 after winning District 13 in November 202412. She is a longtime school counselor with a doctorate from Abilene Christian University and was elected to the DeSoto ISD board in 201712. She won the March 2026 Democratic primary as the incumbent5.

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

  • School choiceNo, keep public money in traditional public schoolsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Said she disagrees with the Texas Education Freedom Accounts voucher program, calling vouchers "sabotage" and urging more funding for public schools. (2026-02) source
  • Curriculum and booksKeep access broad; removals should be raremedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Wrote that curiosity and connection to content improve learning, while restrictions diminish it. (2026-02) source
    • The Texan reported that she opposed removing certain controversial books from school libraries. (2026) source

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

Record

  • Elected to the State Board of Education in November 2024; took her seat in January 20252.
  • Succeeded Democrat Aicha Davis, who resigned to run for the Legislature, after Republican Leslie Recine briefly held the seat by appointment2.
  • Serves on the board's Committee on School Initiatives; current term runs through January 1, 20271.
  • Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary with 71.2 percent of the vote over Kimberly Boswell5.
  • Listed on the Texas Secretary of State's certified list for the November 3, 2026 general election against Republican Carlos (Charlie) Garza6.

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

Sources (6)

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  1. SBOE Member District 13Texas State Board of Education
  2. Tarrant's new State Board of Education members have differing visions for Texas schoolsFort Worth Report
  3. Primaries 2026: Who is running for Texas' State Board of Education?The Dallas Morning News
  4. Here's a Preview of the Eight Races for Texas State Board of EducationThe Texan
  5. 2026 Texas State Board of Education electionWikipedia
  6. Texas general election candidate certification, Aug 28, 2026Texas Secretary of State