Bonnie Soria Najera Won Re-election to State Board
The El Paso Community College trustee was re-elected to the Community College Association of Texas Trustees board.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Administration
El Paso Community College vice chair Bonnie Soria Najera was re-elected to the board of the Community College Association of Texas Trustees. The election took place during the association's annual conference held from Sept. 17-19, 2026.
Why it matters
Her continued service on the statewide board provides a voice for El Paso families and students within the higher education governing body. She will help shape the direction of statewide advocacy efforts and institutional initiatives.
Bonnie Soria Najera currently serves as vice chair of the El Paso Community College Board of Trustees. She secured her new term on the statewide board during the association's meeting in Baytown.
The players
Bonnie Soria Najera
She is the vice chair of the El Paso Community College Board of Trustees and a leader in statewide academic governance.
Community College Association of Texas Trustees
This organization represents the trustees and regents who govern community college institutions across the state.
The details
The Community College Association of Texas Trustees serves as a representative body for the trustees and regents who oversee community colleges across the state. In her continued role, Najera will participate in guiding policy and strategic initiatives that affect local community college operations and student outcomes. The re-election process confirms her ongoing leadership role within the organization's governing structure.
Timeline
* The election was held between Sept. 17 and Sept. 19, 2026.
The Home Front
This leadership appointment follows the administrative frameworks established by the Texas Education Code for public higher education. It underscores the regional effort to maintain local representation within statewide governance structures.
Families in the El Paso area should note that Najera remains a key point of contact for issues related to local community college governance. You may track ongoing board decisions via the El Paso Community College meeting notices to understand how these statewide priorities translate into local campus policies.
The takeaway
The re-election of a local representative to a state board ensures that El Paso's interests remain represented in higher education policy. Residents can keep up with institutional changes by reviewing public minutes from the El Paso Community College Board of Trustees meetings.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KTSM 9 News.
