Ballotpedia's biography states: “Jesus Nieto earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston, Downtown in 2023.”

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Jesus Nieto earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston, Downtown in 2023.

Asked what in his professional or personal background prepared him to serve on a school board, Nieto responded: “I have a background in community organizing and non-profit management and am equipped to handle the wide range of challenges presented from a community-centered lens.”

Meet the Katy ISD School Board Position 5 Candidates — Jesus Nieto

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

Jesus has a background in community organizing and non-profit management and am equipped to handle the wide range of challenges presented from a community-centered lens.

Ballotpedia lists Nieto's last election as May 2, 2026 and states: “Jesus Nieto ran for election to the Katy Independent School District to represent Position 5 in Texas. Nieto lost in the general election on May 2, 2026.” The Harris Central Appraisal District subsequently listed him as a candidate for At-Large Place 3 in its November 3, 2026 election.

Jesus Nieto lost the May 2026 election to the Katy Independent School District to represent Position 5 in Texas.

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Promises to focus on community and parent involvement, proper teacher compensation, allowing teachers to teach, and student success and outcomes.

- Promises to focus on community and parent involvement, proper teacher compensation, allowing teachers to teach, and student success and outcomes.

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As of September 25, 2026, Jesus Nieto did not have a website or any information online.

Off the Kuff introduced the current HCAD candidate as follows: “I have one more Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors interview to bring you, and that’s with Jesus Nieto, who is running for HCAD Position 3. Nieto is a UH graduate who has worked as a community organizer and a nonprofit director.”

Interview with Jesus Nieto

Jesus Nieto is a graduate of the University of Houston.

Interview with Jesus Nieto | Off the Kuff

In an April 18, 2026 candidate Q&A, Nieto was asked what professional or personal background prepared him for school-board service and responded: “I have a background in community organizing and non-profit management and am equipped to handle the wide range of challenges presented from a community-centered lens.”

Meet the Katy ISD school board Position 5 candidates: Jesus Nieto, Nathan Shipley and Caleb Silverio

Jesus has a background in community organizing and nonprofit management.

Plans as a school trustee to provide accessible budget reports and hold community forums about how Katy Independent School District spends public money.

I have one more Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors interview to bring you, and that’s with Jesus Nieto, who is running for HCAD Position 3. Nieto is a UH graduate who has worked as a community organizer and a nonprofit director. He ran for Katy ISD this past May as a Book-Loving Texan’s Guide recommended candidate.

Jesus Nieto graduated from the University of Houston.

In early September, Khademakbari was promoted to relational organizing director, becoming the only female senior staffer on the campaign.

Jesus Nieto, 22, joined the campaign as an intern in mid-June working under Garcia Lopez before being promoted a month later to a full-time field organizer position.

Nieto and Khademakbari said they both were present at the time of Garcia Lopez’s arrest.

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Congressional candidate accused by staff of misconduct

I have one more Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors interview to bring you, and that’s with Jesus Nieto, who is running for HCAD Position 3. Nieto is a UH graduate who has worked as a community organizer and a nonprofit director. He ran for Katy ISD this past May as a Book-Loving Texan’s Guide recommended candidate. He fell short in that race but his activism for libraries and against that Board’s anti-LGBTQ+ policies continues.

Jesus previously ran for office in the Katy Independent School District but did not win.

Plans to engage directly with the community and ensure that residents' voices help inform the district's future.

I have one more Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors interview to bring you, and that’s with Jesus Nieto, who is running for HCAD Position 3. Nieto is a UH graduate who has worked as a community organizer and a nonprofit director.

1. What in your professional or personal background has prepared you for the responsibilities of serving on the school board? NIETO: I have a background in community organizing and non-profit management and am equipped to handle the wide range of challenges presented from a community-centered lens.

Meet the Katy ISD School Board Position 5 candidates: Jesus Nieto

Jesus has worked as a community organizer and a nonprofit director.

Nieto is a UH graduate who has worked as a community organizer and a nonprofit director. He ran for Katy ISD this past May as a Book-Loving Texan’s Guide recommended candidate.

Jesus previously ran for Katy Independent School District.

Plans to provide accessible budget reports and community forums so Katy ISD residents understand how their money is spent.

1. What in your professional or personal background has prepared you for the responsibilities of serving on the school board?

NIETO: I have a background in community organizing and non-profit management and am equipped to handle the wide range of challenges presented from a community-centered lens.

Jesus Nieto has a background in community organizing and nonprofit management.

As of September 25, 2026, Jesus Nieto’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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In a Katy Independent School District candidate questionnaire addressing budget shortfalls and state funding, Nieto said: “As trustee, I believe that we need to be honest with our educators, parents, community members, and students. We are currently in the twilight zone regarding public school funding in the state of Texas. We need to approach this discussion with a community lens in mind. This starts by providing timely, more accessible budget reports to the public and holding periodic community forums to ensure that Katy ISD residents are informed on how their money is spent. These are tough conversations that will need to be discussed, and I am committed to ensuring that the community is heard.”

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Asked what else readers should know about his candidacy and vision for Katy Independent School District, Nieto said: “My vision is clear for Katy ISD. Our district has changed over the years. We need trustees who will build trust among our educators, listen to the community, and deliver results for our students. I will work tirelessly to ensure that Katy ISD residents are heard and that their voices help inform the future of their district.” In an earlier answer on budget shortfalls, he specified that this would include “holding periodic community forums.”

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