During this Primary Election Season, you carried more than a ballot — you carried a legacy. A legacy that includes parent-taught driver’s ed., protections against CPS overreach, access to dual credit and UIL, automatic college admission eligibility, the Homeschool Freedom Act, and the Parental Rights Amendment. Because you showed up, Texas experienced massive victories last night. You elected leaders who defend parental rights, protect educational freedom, ensure fair treatment for homeschool graduates, and stand guard against government overreach.
Take a minute and read below to celebrate your 2026 Primary Elections legacy! The list of wins is long, so hang tight, and we’ll walk you through your most significant pro-family wins!
Statewide
Governor: Governor Abbott once again secured his seat for the General Election in November, potentially entering his 4th term as Governor. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick also secured his nomination for a 4th term. Both Governors cruised to victory securing more than 80% of the vote.
Comptroller: Homeschool dad Don Huffines has been elected as the GOP nominee for Texas Comptroller securing close to 60% percent of the vote. When many predicted a runoff, former Texas Senator (2015–2019) Huffines brought seasoned leadership and a strong record of public service to his campaign and has now secured one of the state’s most influential offices. With a victory in November, Huffines will oversee the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts Program (Education Savings Account). TEFAs give parents direct control of education funds to use for curriculum, tutoring, and other key learning resources. Instead of funding school systems, TEFAs fund students, allowing families to choose the environment that best fits their child.
Texas Supreme Court: Four Texas Supreme Court Justices won their Primary: Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock, James P. Sullivan (Place 2), Kyle Hawkins (Place 7), and Brett Busby (Place 8).
State Board of Education: With homeschool families making their voices heard, Victoria Hinojosa (Place 2), Tiffany Nelson (Place 6), homeschool mom Julie Pickren (Place 7), Audrey Young (Place 8), homeschool dad Kason Huddleston (Place 9), and Mindy Bumgarner (Place 13) are ready to protect your families and freedoms.
U.S. House (Congress)
Homeschool dad Steve Toth, former Texas House member, will now represent U.S. House District 2 after defeating the incumbent Dan Crenshaw by more than 15% percent. Congratulations to incumbents Congressman Pat Fallon (District 4), Congressman Lance Gooden (District 5), Congressman Craig Goldman (District 12), Congressman Ronny Jackson (District 13), Congressman Randy Weber (District 14), Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (District 24) and Congressman Michael Cloud (District 27).
Texas State Senate
Congratulations to Texas Senators Bryan Hughes (SD 1), Bob Hall (SD 2), Charles Schwertner (SD 5), Lois Kolkhorst (SD 18), Pete Flores (SD 24), Charles Perry (SD 28), and homeschool dad Kevin Sparks (SD 31) who are returning to their seats bringing strong, pro-family leadership to every corner of their districts. We now welcome THSC advocates and allies Dennis Paul (SD 11) and David Cook (SD 22) – Texas House members who are moving to the Texas Senate. If you recall, Dennis Paul carried HB 3041 in the 2025 Legislative Session ensuring homeschool students are treated equally by Texas colleges and universities regarding class rank, financial aid, and dual credit programs, while David Cook carried your Homeschool Freedom Act. Newly elected Brett Ligon has been nominated to sit in the seat of former Senator Brandon Creighton to represent SD 4.
Texas State House
Out of the 73 Texas Home School Coalition Texas House endorsements, we watched 70 win their races including 19 homeschool parents (combination of incumbents and candidates). All combined, the large number of victories in the Texas House will continue to secure votes to move more education freedom legislation and other pro-family priorities through the legislature. Out of the 70 wins, it is worth mentioning the THSC endorsements who will now take open seats: homeschool dad Chris Spencer (HD 1), homeschool dad Rocky Thigpen (HD 9), Brad Bailey (HD 15), Ray Callas (HD 21), Jay Hardaway (HD 71), Alan Blaylock (HD 93), Cheryl Bean (HD 94), Ellen Fleischmann (HD 96), Armin Mizani (HD 98), Jorge Borrego (HD 118), homeschool dad Stan Stanart (HD 126), homeschool dad Thomas Butler (HD 128), and Scott Bowen (HD 129) – all of whom will be instrumental on matters of parental rights, education freedom, and limited government.
We also watched Kristen Plaisance defeat incumbent Cecil Bell with 55% of the vote.
*Runoffs: May 26, 2026 *Early Voting May 18-22, 2026
In one of the most anticipated races of the evening, homeschool dad Mayes Middleton will face a runoff election to potentially secure his new seat as Attorney General. Middleton ended the evening with close to 40% compared to Chip Roy’s 31%. What many thought would be a win for Roy as he dominated most of the race turned around to be a uniquely surprising shift for Middleton who began taking command of the lead and never relinquished.
Homeschool dads Briscoe Cain (candidate for U.S. House District 9) and Jace Yarbrough (candidate for U.S. House District 32) will face challengers while Jon Bonck will also work to secure his win for U.S. House District 38.
Thomas Smith will face off against Alison Fox for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3 for the open seat of retired Judge, Bert Richardson.
What Does the Future Hold?
When families care deeply about faith, freedom, and responsibility, the direction of our state doesn’t stay neutral — it moves. That’s not speculation. It’s reality.
We are praying that the momentum of THSC’s endorsed candidates, through outright wins and advancements to the runoff election, will propel the most pro-family and pro-homeschooling candidates to ultimate victory in the May Runoff and November General elections, and produce the most successful legislative body ever for families in 2026.
Please pray for our elected officials and for the candidates running in the remaining elections this year. There is still much work to be done! Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom! For a complete list of our endorsements, click here.
Thank you for praying and for voting since these are two of the most effective ways that we are Keeping Texas Families Free!
During this Primary Election Season, you carried more than a ballot — you carried a legacy. A legacy that includes parent-taught driver’s ed., protections against CPS overreach, access to dual credit and UIL, automatic college admission eligibility, the Homeschool Freedom Act, and the Parental Rights Amendment. Because you showed up, Texas experienced massive victories last night. You elected leaders who defend parental rights, protect educational freedom, ensure fair treatment for homeschool graduates, and stand guard against government overreach.
Take a minute and read below to celebrate your 2026 Primary Elections legacy! The list of wins is long, so hang tight, and we’ll walk you through your most significant pro-family wins!
Statewide
Governor: Governor Abbott once again secured his seat for the General Election in November, potentially entering his 4th term as Governor. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick also secured his nomination for a 4th term. Both Governors cruised to victory securing more than 80% of the vote.
Comptroller: Homeschool dad Don Huffines has been elected as the GOP nominee for Texas Comptroller securing close to 60% percent of the vote. When many predicted a runoff, former Texas Senator (2015–2019) Huffines brought seasoned leadership and a strong record of public service to his campaign and has now secured one of the state’s most influential offices. With a victory in November, Huffines will oversee the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts Program (Education Savings Account). TEFAs give parents direct control of education funds to use for curriculum, tutoring, and other key learning resources. Instead of funding school systems, TEFAs fund students, allowing families to choose the environment that best fits their child.
Texas Supreme Court: Four Texas Supreme Court Justices won their Primary: Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock, James P. Sullivan (Place 2), Kyle Hawkins (Place 7), and Brett Busby (Place 8).
State Board of Education: With homeschool families making their voices heard, Victoria Hinojosa (Place 2), Tiffany Nelson (Place 6), homeschool mom Julie Pickren (Place 7), Audrey Young (Place 8), homeschool dad Kason Huddleston (Place 9), and Mindy Bumgarner (Place 13) are ready to protect your families and freedoms.
U.S. House (Congress)
Homeschool dad Steve Toth, former Texas House member, will now represent U.S. House District 2 after defeating the incumbent Dan Crenshaw by more than 15% percent. Congratulations to incumbents Congressman Pat Fallon (District 4), Congressman Lance Gooden (District 5), Congressman Craig Goldman (District 12), Congressman Ronny Jackson (District 13), Congressman Randy Weber (District 14), Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (District 24) and Congressman Michael Cloud (District 27).
Texas State Senate
Congratulations to Texas Senators Bryan Hughes (SD 1), Bob Hall (SD 2), Charles Schwertner (SD 5), Lois Kolkhorst (SD 18), Pete Flores (SD 24), Charles Perry (SD 28), and homeschool dad Kevin Sparks (SD 31) who are returning to their seats bringing strong, pro-family leadership to every corner of their districts. We now welcome THSC advocates and allies Dennis Paul (SD 11) and David Cook (SD 22) – Texas House members who are moving to the Texas Senate. If you recall, Dennis Paul carried HB 3041 in the 2025 Legislative Session ensuring homeschool students are treated equally by Texas colleges and universities regarding class rank, financial aid, and dual credit programs, while David Cook carried your Homeschool Freedom Act. Newly elected Brett Ligon has been nominated to sit in the seat of former Senator Brandon Creighton to represent SD 4.
Texas State House
Out of the 73 Texas Home School Coalition Texas House endorsements, we watched 70 win their races including 19 homeschool parents (combination of incumbents and candidates). All combined, the large number of victories in the Texas House will continue to secure votes to move more education freedom legislation and other pro-family priorities through the legislature. Out of the 70 wins, it is worth mentioning the THSC endorsements who will now take open seats: homeschool dad Chris Spencer (HD 1), homeschool dad Rocky Thigpen (HD 9), Brad Bailey (HD 15), Ray Callas (HD 21), Jay Hardaway (HD 71), Alan Blaylock (HD 93), Cheryl Bean (HD 94), Ellen Fleischmann (HD 96), Armin Mizani (HD 98), Jorge Borrego (HD 118), homeschool dad Stan Stanart (HD 126), homeschool dad Thomas Butler (HD 128), and Scott Bowen (HD 129) – all of whom will be instrumental on matters of parental rights, education freedom, and limited government.
We also watched Kristen Plaisance defeat incumbent Cecil Bell with 55% of the vote.
*Runoffs: May 26, 2026 *Early Voting May 18-22, 2026
In one of the most anticipated races of the evening, homeschool dad Mayes Middleton will face a runoff election to potentially secure his new seat as Attorney General. Middleton ended the evening with close to 40% compared to Chip Roy’s 31%. What many thought would be a win for Roy as he dominated most of the race turned around to be a uniquely surprising shift for Middleton who began taking command of the lead and never relinquished.
Homeschool dads Briscoe Cain (candidate for U.S. House District 9) and Jace Yarbrough (candidate for U.S. House District 32) will face challengers while Jon Bonck will also work to secure his win for U.S. House District 38.
Thomas Smith will face off against Alison Fox for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3 for the open seat of retired Judge, Bert Richardson.
What Does the Future Hold?
When families care deeply about faith, freedom, and responsibility, the direction of our state doesn’t stay neutral — it moves. That’s not speculation. It’s reality.
We are praying that the momentum of THSC’s endorsed candidates, through outright wins and advancements to the runoff election, will propel the most pro-family and pro-homeschooling candidates to ultimate victory in the May Runoff and November General elections, and produce the most successful legislative body ever for families in 2026.
Please pray for our elected officials and for the candidates running in the remaining elections this year. There is still much work to be done! Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom! For a complete list of our endorsements, click here.
Thank you for praying and for voting since these are two of the most effective ways that we are Keeping Texas Families Free!
