Taught in Texas public schools for 35 years, including 19 years in Lufkin ISD, before running for office.
This is her first time running for public office; she's unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Tatum’s take on Texas values
Tatum opposes the state's private school voucher program and wants to raise per-student public school funding, saying vouchers give private schools thousands more per student than public schools currently receive. [campaign website; Ballotpedia]