Members of the State Board of Education (SBOE) are elected in single-member districts. Therefore,
A) voters in Texas have the ability to influence public education policy, such as high school graduation requirements and textbook adoptions.
B) there will always be a balance between Democrats and Republicans on the SBOE.
C) there are the same number of members on the SBOE as members of the Texas Senate.
D) only registered Democrats or Republicans can run for positions on the SBOE.

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Because members of the State Board of Education are elected in single-member districts, voters in Texas have the ability to influence public education policy by choosing who they want to represent them on the board. This includes decisions on high school graduation requirements and textbook adoptions.

Members of the State Board of Education (SBOE) Are Elected