2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas General Runoff

Nonpartisan

Sam Satterwhite

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Buket Urgen

WHEREAS, Samuel Douglas Ross Satterwhite was born in Ennis and grew up in Rockwall, and he received his first lessons in public service from his father, former Texas state representative William T. Satterwhite; the youngest of four children, Sam Satterwhite graduated from Rockwall High School in 1986 as the vice president of his class and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in political science at Baylor University; he and his wife, Kate, have two daughters, Allie and Sarah, and a son, Brian, and Mr. Satterwhite serves as the coach for the children's soccer teams; and

H.R. No. 1205

Sam Satterwhite is originally from Ennis and grew up in Rockwall. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Baylor University. He and his wife, Kate, have three children, and he coaches their soccer teams.

81(R) HR 1205 - Introduced version - Bill Text

WHEREAS, Mr. Satterwhite has served as the executive director of the Wylie Economic Development Corporation since 1996, and he has been instrumental in the establishment of many new area businesses, which in turn have created over 2,500 jobs and generated a total investment of nearly $219 million; and

WHEREAS, his service to his fellow citizens has been further expressed through his productive tenure on the school board, which began in 2006, and through his work as the president of the Wylie Chamber of Commerce in 2000 and 2001; and

Sam Satterwhite has served as executive director of the Wylie Economic Development Corporation. He also worked as president of the Wylie Chamber of Commerce.

WHEREAS, Sam D. R. Satterwhite is concluding his service on the board of trustees for the Wylie Independent School District in 2009, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to honor him for his many contributions, not only to the community's schools but also to numerous other civic endeavors; and

Sam served on the board of trustees for Wylie Independent School District from 2006 to 2009.

Prioritizes academic achievement and character-building in public schools.

Public schools should prioritize academic achievement and building character necessary to preserve American traditions and self-government.

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QUESTIONNAIRE

School Curriculum

As of October 22, 2026, Sam Satterwhite’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School Facilities & Resources

Supports allowing licensed faculty with ongoing training to carry guns at school to respond to active shooters.

Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.

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Student Wellbeing

Teachers

Supports school choice, saying competition would encourage public schools to improve.

School choice creates competition, and that competition will push public schools to improve their educational systems.

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Supports eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving states and communities control over education.

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

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Access to Education

Bonnie Tinsley

Brandon Thomas

Brett Fagan

Scott Johnson

- A trustee is an elected member of a local school board who helps govern a public school district.

- Trustees represent community interests and are responsible for setting policies that guide how the school district operates.

- The board of trustees hires and evaluates the superintendent, who manages the day-to-day operations of the district.

- Trustees approve the district’s budget, monitor spending, and may set the local tax rate or call for bond elections to fund schools.

- The board also oversees educational programs, district goals, and overall performance.

- In Texas, trustees are elected to four-year terms, often on a rotating basis, so not all seats are elected at the same time.

- Trustees serve without financial compensation.

An official who sets policy for a local school district. 