Concerned about Texas’ social studies overhaul, Democrats on the State Board of Education used a recent meeting to push for the inclusion of more Black and Indigenous perspectives and for young children to learn about the horrific nature of slavery.

A majority of the panel voted to call on the Texas Legislature to pass a state law giving members the authority to determine age-appropriate books for students.

Republicans Tom Maynard, Pam Little, Aaron Kinsey and Brandon Hall prevailed in contested races. Democrat Gustavo Reveles won in the District 1 race.

Republican Christi Craddick was reelected to the Railroad Commission, defeating Democrat Katherine Culbert with 56% of the vote.

Revising the social studies curriculum could be among the divisive issues the Texas State Board of Education tackles next year.

Get the latest election results for the Texas Primary runoff on May 28, 2024.