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Jesus Nieto is originally from the Katy, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Houston-Downtown. He previously served as president of the Student Government Association at the University of Houston-Downtown.



Jesus has experience in nonprofit management and community organizing. He previously worked as a union member and as a member of Young Invincibles, where he advocated for public schools and civic education.

Meet the Katy ISD school board Position 5 candidates: Jesus Nieto ...

Jesus previously worked as a field organizer and summer fellow on a U.S. congressional campaign in Houston, as a local campaign organizer for a Sunbelt Freshwater Supply District race, and as a campaign worker on a Texas State Senate campaign. He has also worked in multiple roles at the University of Houston-Downtown, including as a peer mentor, social media specialist, and enrollment communications representative.

Jesus's campaign for Katy ISD trustee, Position 5, is his first time running for public office.

Jesus's campaign for Katy ISD trustee, Position 5, is his first run for public office.

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Opposes legislative interference in education, including book banning and anti-LGBTQ legislation, and advocates for preserving students' educational rights.

Opposes legislative interference in education, including book banning and anti-LGBTQ legislation.

Supports district-wide town halls and monthly trustee newsletters as tools to increase parent and community involvement in school governance and hold elected officials accountable.

- Opposes legislative interference in education, including book banning and anti-LGBTQ legislation.
- Supports district-wide town halls and monthly trustee newsletters as tools to increase parent and community involvement in school governance and hold elected officials accountable.

School Curriculum

Advocates for creating comprehensive and transparent budget plans to ensure accountability in school spending.

- Advocates for creating comprehensive and transparent budget plans to ensure accountability in school spending.

School Facilities & Resources

Believes the lack of safe sidewalks and crosswalks is unacceptable and will work with county officials to create uniform, safe, and walkable streets for students.

Supports policies aimed at creating uniform, safe, and walkable streets for students.

- Supports policies aimed at creating uniform, safe, and walkable streets for students.

Student Wellbeing

For Candidate Jesus Nieto on Issue teachers:  
Commits to fighting for better teacher insurance contracts and a livable wage for all educators and paraprofessionals.

Commits to fighting for better teacher insurance contracts.

- Commits to fighting for better teacher insurance contracts.
- Supports increasing educator pay.

Teachers

Said, "I will create pathways that allow all our students to flourish, regardless of where life may lead them."

As of April 1, 2026, Jesus Nieto’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- A trustee is an elected member of a local school board who helps govern a public school district.

- Trustees represent community interests and are responsible for setting policies that guide how the school district operates.

- The board of trustees hires and evaluates the superintendent, who manages the day-to-day operations of the district.

- Trustees approve the district’s budget, monitor spending, and may set the local tax rate or call for bond elections to fund schools.

- The board also oversees educational programs, district goals, and overall performance.

- In Texas, trustees are elected to four-year terms, often on a rotating basis, so not all seats are elected at the same time.

- Trustees serve without financial compensation.

An official who sets policy for a local school district. 