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
Bonnie Soria Najera, a trustee for El Paso Community College, won re-election to the Community College Association of Texas Trustees board. The vote took place between Sept. 17 and Sept. 19, 2026.
Why it matters
The Community College Association of Texas Trustees represents the officials who govern community colleges across the state. Soria Najera will continue to help guide statewide initiatives and advocacy efforts in her role.
Bonnie Soria Najera currently serves as the vice chair of the El Paso Community College Board of Trustees. The election was finalized during an annual association conference held in Baytown, Texas.
The players
Bonnie Soria Najera
She serves as a trustee and the vice chair of the El Paso Community College Board of Trustees.
Community College Association of Texas Trustees
This organization represents the trustees and regents responsible for the governance of community colleges throughout Texas.
The details
Trustees from across the state gathered to participate in the board election process during the association's annual meeting. Soria Najera was selected to continue her service, representing the interests of local community colleges at the state level.
Timeline
Bonnie Soria Najera was re-elected to the board from Sept. 17-19, 2026.
Culture Shift
This election operates within the established framework of the Texas Education Code regarding public community college governance. It highlights the ongoing administrative coordination required to manage state-level institutional priorities.
Residents of the El Paso Community College district may see consistent representation in statewide advocacy efforts. This continuity ensures that local college interests remain integrated into the broader educational planning for Texas.
The takeaway
Board representation is a critical component of maintaining alignment between individual community colleges and state-level educational objectives. Consistent leadership allows institutions to pursue long-term advocacy goals more effectively.
Further reading
For more information on academic leadership, visit the Texas Administration section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTSM 9 News.
