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

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

Democrats in Lubbock and Amarillo hope Kamala Harris’ candidacy and a backlash to abortion laws will help make their long-held vision of a blue wave a reality.

The next opportunity for the board to review the course will not happen until its meeting in June.