LJ FRANCIS FOR TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Meet LJ Francis
LJ Francis is a former educator with firsthand classroom experience and a deep understanding of what Texas students and teachers truly need to succeed.
Born in Jamaica, LJ immigrated to the United States and worked tirelessly to pursue the American Dream. He attributes much of his success to receiving an education grounded in academic excellence, not social ideology. Today, he stands against the growing influence of far-left bureaucrats who are waging a cultural war in Texas classrooms, pushing radical agendas like Critical Race Theory. LJ firmly believes these woke philosophies have no place in Texas education. He is committed to restoring local control to parents and teachers and putting students first.
On the State Board of Education, LJ currently serves as Chairman of two key committees and represents the Board in the statewide charter authorization process. He has championed a strong conservative agenda focused on transparency, academic rigor, and local empowerment.
Under LJ's Leadership
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He secured $100 million in insurance relief for school districts across 14 coastal counties to help offset rising property insurance costs, keeping more resources in the classroom.
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He helped pass HB 1605, advancing early literacy efforts and giving the SBOE greater authority over curriculum approval and transparency.
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He improved Career and Technical Education programs by aligning safety standards with OSHA guidelines.
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He reformed the TEKS review process to ensure transparency, accountability, and academic rigor.
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He expanded personal finance and career readiness instruction across K–12 standards.
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He supported school choice, backing the SBOE’s decision to lift its opposition to voucher programs.
Francis represents a diverse region, including Aransas, Calhoun, Cameron, Hidalgo, Nueces, and Willacy counties, and consistently prioritizes parental rights, academic excellence, and educational opportunity for all students.
LJ Francis holds a Master’s in Civil Engineering from the University of South Florida and is completing his PhD at Texas A&M, Kingsville. He is running for re-election to continue serving as a conservative voice for SBOE District 2.
This is a fight for the hearts and minds of the next generation. LJ Francis has proven he has the conviction, integrity, and leadership to protect Texas values and defend the future of Texas education.
Empowering Texas Education
LJ Francis is dedicated to fostering a learning environment in Texas that prioritizes academic excellence, parental rights, and the future success of all students. His mission is to advocate for transparency, accountability, and local empowerment within the education system, ensuring that the voices of parents, teachers, and students are heard and valued.
With a focus on advancing early literacy, expanding career readiness instruction, and promoting school choice, LJ Francis's approach embodies a commitment to equality and opportunity for every student in Texas. By championing conservative values and resisting the influence of radical ideologies in classrooms, LJ strives to create an educational landscape where students can thrive and succeed based on merit and hard work.