A Democrat on the state's board of education has expressed concerns about newly-approved social studies standards. Pérez-Díaz, who has been on the board since 2012, believes the standards "whitewash" history.

Further details about her views are available in a Q&A session.

The Q&A was posted on September 11, 2026, and provides more information on Pérez-Díaz's thoughts on the revamped social studies standards in Texas.