Aaron G. Kinsey was elected to serve District 15 of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) in November 2022 and appointed the first freshman chairman of the board by Governor Greg Abbott in December 2023. He was re-elected in November 2024 with board chair reappointment in April 2026.

A lifelong conservative, Kinsey is the Chief Executive Officer of American Patrols, a role he has held since leading a buyout of the Midland-based aviation company. Under his leadership, the company has grown twentyfold. His previous experience includes management of a $450-million San Antonio-based commercial real estate company.

As the first in his family to graduate from college, Aaron understands the importance of education and its power to change lives.

After graduating from Canton High School, Aaron excelled during his time at Texas A&M University, earning a 4.0 GPA and receiving the Gathright Scholar Award for scholastic achievement and the Buck Weirus Spirit Award for student involvement. Kinsey served as the Deputy Commander of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets and Election Commissioner. He was also a Mays Business Fellows member. Through the Professional Program in Accounting, he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and an Master of Science in Finance.

Upon graduation, Kinsey received a commission in the United States Air Force. During a nine-plus year stent in the Air Force, Aaron was a pilot, flying 120 combat missions in the C-130. He also taught pilot training and the instructor pilot course. Following active duty, he earned his Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, an experience which further honed his business leadership skills and honed his ability to defend conservative principles.

Kinsey's mission is to fight for children and stand alongside parents to strengthen families and improve educational outcomes across the state of Texas.

As SBOE chairman, Kinsey has overseen the implementation of HB 1605 (88R) to increase Texas student access to high-quality instructional materials (HQIM). Aaron serves on the SBOE’s School Finance/Permanent School Fund (SF/PSF) Committee and as a board appointee to the $62 billion PSF Corporation. At the PSF Corporation, he serves as board secretary and Committee on Strategic Planning and Policy chair.

Aaron is happily married to Katelyn, a proud member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas who can trace her family lineage back to the Alamo and Come and Take It cannon. They have been blessed with three children: Barrett, Charles, and Isabel. The Kinsey family proudly calls Midland, Texas, home.

I'm proud to be backed by these supporters of Texas, liberty, and excellence in education.

Senator Kevin Sparks

Representative James Frank

Commissioner Dianne Anderson

Councilwoman Robin Poole

The Honorable Rick Perry

The Honorable Ernest Angelo, Jr.