Explanation: 

Texas House District 56 represents most of McLennan County. The candidates running for the seat are Erin Shank and Pat Curry.  This is an open seat previously held by Doc Anderson who retired, so there is no incumbent.

We evaluate candidates for the Texas Legislature based on 3 criteria:

• We are looking for candidates who will support fully funding public schools.
• We are looking for candidates who will vote NO on school vouchers.
• We are looking for candidates who will stick to real concerns facing public schools, not spreading harmful, unfounded narratives that undermine trust.

Here's how the candidates compare on these three criteria: 

Better Funding

• • Summary: Both candidates say they would support better funding for public schools. (Detail)
  • Which candidate seems better for public schools? No Difference

 

NO Vouchers

• • Summary: Shank says she would vote NO on vouchers. Curry is endorsed by Greg Abbott, so he will probably vote YES on vouchers. (Detail)
  • Which candidate seems better for public schools? Shank

 

Stick to Real Concerns 

• • Summary: Neither candidate seems to be spreading harmful, unfounded narratives. (Detail)
  • Which candidate seems better for public schools? No Difference