James Gonzalez is from the Azores, Portugal. He graduated from Southwest High School. He is married to his wife, Lucina Tamayo-Gonzalez, and they have three children together. He attends Southwest Baptist Church.

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James Gonzalez was born in the Azores, Portugal, and moved to San Antonio, Texas when his father was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base. He graduated from Southwest High School. James lives with his wife, Lucina, and their three children in San Antonio, Texas, and attends Southwest Baptist Church.

James is an educator. He also works at Frito-Lay, where he has been for 31 years. He previously served as the district announcer for Southwest Independent School District. 

James Gonzalez | 2026 Candidate for Southwest ISD Board of ...

James is an educator and he also works at Frito-Lay. He previously served as the district announcer for Southwest Independent School District. 

James is currently serving his first term as a member of the Southwest Independent School District Board of Trustees. He was elected in 2023. He is also running for re-election in 2026.

James currently serves as a trustee for the Southwest Independent School District board. He was first elected in 2023 and is seeking re‑election to a second term.

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

As of March 25, 2026, James Gonzalez did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports increased funding for educational programs, better resources for teachers, and enhanced support for students with special needs.

- Supports increased funding for educational programs, better resources for teachers, and enhanced support for students with special needs.

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James Gonzalez

James was born in the Azores, Portugal, and moved to San Antonio when his father was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base. He attended schools in the district and graduated from Southwest High School. He is married to Lucina Tamayo‑Gonzalez, an educator in the district, and they have three children. He attends Southwest Baptist Church and lives in San Antonio.

As of March 25, 2026, James Gonzalez’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. 