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Mindy Bumgarner is from Big Spring. She has a bachelor's degree from Austin College, a master’s degree in community mental health, a master's degree in clinical psychology, and a doctorate in clinical psychology from Argosy University. She lives with her husband, Ben, and they have children. 

Mindy is a clinical psychologist and operations director.

Mindy is currently an operations director.

Mindy Bumgarner previously ran for Place 6 on the Lewisville Independent School District Board of Trustees in 2023 but did not win.

Mindy previously ran for Place 6 on the Lewisville Independent School District Board of Trustees in 2023 but did not win.

For Candidate Mindy Bumgarner on Issue school-curriculum: Believes classrooms need less politics and more focus on equipping students with the tools they need to succeed in life.

Believes that classrooms need less politics and more focus on equipping students with the tools they need to succeed in life.

For Candidate Mindy Bumgarner on Issue school-curriculum: Supports a curriculum that emphasizes core knowledge, real-world skills, and values such as faith, family, and freedom.

Supports a curriculum that emphasizes core knowledge, real-world skills, and values such as faith, family, and freedom.

For Candidate Mindy Bumgarner on Issue school-curriculum: Advocates for maintaining high standards without excessive testing and emphasizes the importance of a full curriculum that challenges students and empowers teachers.

Supports curriculum that "challenges students and lets great teachers do what they do best."

Said, "The STAAR test has taken over too much of the classroom, and it’s holding back both students and teachers."

- Believes that classrooms need less politics and more focus on equipping students with the tools they need to succeed in life.
- Supports a curriculum that emphasizes core knowledge, real-world skills, and values such as faith, family, and freedom.
- Supports curriculum that "challenges students and lets great teachers do what they do best."
- Said, "The STAAR test has taken over too much of the classroom, and it’s holding back both students and teachers."

School Curriculum

As of January 22, 2026, Mindy Bumgarner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports school choice and public charter schools, believing parents should have the right to choose what’s best for their children.

- Supports school choice and public charter schools, believing parents should have the right to choose what’s best for their children.

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- Members of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) set statewide education policy, including approving graduation requirements, selecting textbooks and instructional materials, overseeing the state’s Permanent School Fund, and approving or vetoing charter school applications. 
- Board members participate in rule-making, review and adopt academic standards, and offer final approval on educator certification and other statewide education regulations. 
- SBOE members are elected from geographically defined “education districts.” Under normal circumstances, they serve staggered four-year terms.
- Serving on the board does not pay a salary, but members may be reimbursed for expenses incurred while doing board business.