2026 Texas May Uniform Election

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Denise Arana is from Sweeny, Texas. She earned her bachelor's degree in industrial management from Brazosport College. She and her husband, Dane, have two children. 

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Denise is an industrial hygienist at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company. She previously worked as a radiation coordinator at Airswift, and an industrial hygiene technician at United Shutdown Safety. 

Denise Arana is running for election to the Sweeny Independent School District, Position 5 in Texas. 

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Denise's campaign for Sweeny Independent School District, Position 5, is her first run for public office.

As of April 6, 2026, Denise Arana did not have a website or any information online.

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As of April 6, 2026, Denise Arana’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Denise Arana is running for election to the Sweeny Independent School District, Position 5 in Texas. Arana is on the ballot in the general election on May 2, 2026.

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Trina Smith (Sweeny Independent School District, Position 5, Texas ...

Trina Smith earned her bachelor's degree in business administration from Sam Houston State University and her master's degree in counselor education from Prairie View A&M University. 

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Trina is a care coordinator and counselor at the Harris Center for Mental Health. She previously worked as a school counselor in the Houston Independent School District and the Windham School District. 

Trina Smith's campaign for Sweeny Independent School District, Position 5 is her first entry into politics.

Trina currently serves as a trustee on the Sweeny Independent School District school board. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. 

As of April 6, 2026, Trina Smith did not have a website or any information online.

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Trina Smith is currently a trustee representing Position 5 on the Sweeny Independent School District board. Her current term expires in 2026.

- 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. 

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