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Yolanda Garza-Lopez is from San Antonio, Texas. She earned a degree from Trinity University. Yolanda lives with her husband in San Antonio, Texas.

Yolanda is an at-large member of the Southwest Independent School District Board of Trustees. She served in that role from 2008 until May 16, 2023.

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Yolanda Garza-Lopez is currently a candidate for an at-large seat on the Southwest Independent School District Board in Texas. She was first elected as an at-large trustee in 2008 and served on the board from 2008 until May 2023. During her tenure, she won re-election in 2014—defeating a challenger for two at-large seats—and again in 2020 in a contested general election.

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Yolanda previously served as a trustee for the Southwest Independent School District. She served five terms from 2008 to 2023, losing reelection in 2024.

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As of March 25, 2026, Yolanda Garza-Lopez did not have a website or any information online.

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Opposes certain district legal spending and specific voting methods used by the district.

- Opposes certain district legal spending and specific voting methods used by the district.

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Believes that the current election process in Southwest ISD suppresses voter turnout and supports changing it to enhance participation.

- Believes that the current election process in Southwest ISD suppresses voter turnout and supports changing it to enhance participation.

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Emphasizes the need for transparency in decision-making and advocates for policies that prioritize student success.

- Emphasizes the need for transparency in decision-making and advocates for policies that prioritize student success.

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Yolanda Garza-Lopez

Yolanda Garza-Lopez is originally from San Antonio, Texas. She attended Southwest High School and earned a degree from Trinity University. Yolanda lives with her husband in San Antonio.

Yolanda previously served as a trustee for the Southwest Independent School District. She served five terms from 2008 to 2023. Yolanda previously ran for reelection in 2024, but did not win

As of March 25, 2026, Yolanda Garza-Lopez’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. 