Commentary: McLeroy Rejection as Texas Education Chair Based on Unsuitability, Not Religion

On May 28, 2009, the Texas State Senate rejected Don McLeroy as chairman of the State Board of Education. The Senate voted 19-11 to approve McLeroy, failing meet the 2/3 majority needed. The vote fell along party lines, with the 19 Republicans approving him and 11 of the 12 Democrats rejecting him (one Democrat abstained).