Governor Greg Abbott announced on Apr. 2 the reappointment of Aaron Kinsey as chair of the Texas State Board of Education for a term ending April 1, 2028.
Kinsey, who represents District 15 on the board, is also CEO of American Patrols, Inc., an aviation services company. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 2005 to 2014 and flew over one hundred combat missions as a pilot. Kinsey has chaired the board since 2023 and currently leads both the Committee on School Finance/Permanent School Fund and the Committee on Strategic Planning and Policy for the Permanent School Fund Corporation, which manages $60 billion in investments for Texas education.
The announcement comes at a time when education policy remains a focus for state leadership. The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott has prioritized job creation, economic opportunities, enhancement of education, protection of individual liberties, parental empowerment in schooling decisions, and southern border security according to the official website.
Kinsey’s background includes roles with community organizations such as Redeemer Midland Church and participation in groups like the Texas Public Policy Foundation Liberty Leadership Council. He holds degrees from Texas A&M University and Harvard Business School.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been recognized nationally; TIME listed Greg Abbott among its “100 Most Influential People” in 2024 according to its official website. The office operates out of Austin’s State Insurance Building according to its official website, delivering services across Texas since Abbott’s election in 2014 according to its official website. It has contributed to leading national job growth and record employment levels according to its official website.
