AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott tonight released a statement on Lani Popp’s Primary Runoff victory for the Texas State Board of Education District 5. The Governor endorsed Popp in June of 2020.
“Congratulations to Lani Popp on securing this important victory on the path to the Texas State Board of Education,” said Governor Abbott. “Lani is a trustworthy leader who has demonstrated a keen understanding and passion for public education throughout her career as an educator. Her work on the State Board of Education will be instrumental to ensuring a bright future for Texas students. I encourage the people of Central Texas to continue this momentum through the General Election in November.”