There are endorsements, and then there are signals.
This one matters.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has officially endorsed Michael G. Ethridge in the race for Boerne ISD School Board Place 7, adding a strong, statewide voice to a campaign that’s been building momentum across Kendall County.
Commissioner Miller has spent decades fighting for Texas ranchers, farmers, and taxpayers. He’s known for calling things exactly how he sees them, especially when it comes to government overreach and fiscal accountability.
And that’s exactly why this endorsement carries weight.
“When someone like Sid Miller takes a look at what’s happening locally and decides to step in, it tells you something,” Ethridge said. “He understands the importance of protecting taxpayers and making sure public institutions stay focused on their core mission.”
The Boerne ISD school board race comes at a time when many families and taxpayers are asking hard questions about priorities, spending, and leadership direction within the district.
Over the past decade, district revenue has grown significantly, but many in the community have raised concerns about how that growth has translated into classroom outcomes and teacher support.
Ethridge’s campaign has centered on three core principles:
• Fiscal discipline
• Transparency
• Student-focused outcomes
Miller’s endorsement reinforces that message, particularly among voters who believe school boards should operate with the same accountability expected in the private sector.
“Boerne is a strong community with strong schools,” Ethridge said. “But strong schools don’t happen by accident. They require leadership that’s willing to ask tough questions and make responsible decisions.”
With early voting beginning April 20 and Election Day set for May 2, the race is expected to draw significant attention from across the region.
For many voters, endorsements like this help cut through the noise.
They’re not just about name recognition.
They’re about trust.
And in a local race where turnout is often low and margins are tight, that trust can make all the difference.
