Del Valle Students First is a community political action committee. We back the ballot measures and school board candidates that keep Del Valle ISD strong: pay that keeps good teachers here, real paths to college and careers, and trustees who put students ahead of everything else.
Prop A and five school board seats are on the ballot. Early voting runs October 19 to 30.
Del Valle ISD serves about 11,800 students across southeast Travis County, from Del Valle and Creedmoor to Elroy and the neighborhoods around the airport. More than eight in ten of those students come from economically disadvantaged homes. For most of them, a strong neighborhood public school is the surest path to a good job, a degree, or both. That is worth protecting, and it is worth voting for.
Every district in Central Texas is competing for the same teachers, and one-time bonuses don't win that race. We support leaders who fund ongoing raises and the counselors, aides, and support staff that make a campus work.
Two-way dual language at every elementary school. Career pathways with industry certifications. An early college high school where students earn college credit before they graduate. Del Valle ISD built these, and with a second high school opening in 2028, they need to grow, not shrink.
Nine trustees set the budget, hire the superintendent, and decide what happens on every campus. We support candidates who show up prepared, ask hard questions, and keep the focus on students rather than politics.
We met with candidates across the district and asked them the same questions: how do we keep good teachers in Del Valle, how do we open a second high school well, and who do you answer to. These four gave us the answers Del Valle families deserve.
A Texas mom, lifelong volunteer, and public education advocate, in her own words. Claire has built her campaign around asking hard questions about how Texas funds and governs its public schools.
Josh grew up in a family of educators and is a recent Del Valle graduate, so he knows these campuses as they are today. The Del Valle Education Association has also endorsed him in District 7.
Bobby is challenging the incumbent in District 8 and has been out meeting voters across the district. He appears on the ballot as Robert Hidrogo and campaigns as Bobby for DVISD.
Gloria is running for the open District 9 seat on strong academic outcomes, responsible long-range planning, and more opportunities for students. In her words: “I'm not running because I believe I have all the answers. I'm running because I know how to listen, learn, ask questions, and do the work.”
Only one of these races will appear on your ballot, because Del Valle ISD trustees are elected from single-member districts. District 5 is uncontested this year, so we have made no endorsement there.
Del Valle ISD trustees are elected from single-member districts, so the board race on your ballot depends on where you live. Seats in Districts 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9 are up this year. Everyone on the ballot is listed here, with our endorsements marked.
Candidates are listed alphabetically, not in ballot order. Not sure which district you live in? The district map is on the Del Valle ISD election page. Board meetings are open to the public; the schedule is posted by the district.
Travis County voters can cast a ballot at any early voting location in the county. On Election Day, polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Twelve days, any Travis County early voting site. Skip the Election Day lines.
Applications must be received (not postmarked) by this date. For voters 65+, with a disability, or away from the county.
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring an accepted photo ID.
Travis County uses vote centers: any voter can use any location in the county, during early voting and on Election Day.
Travis County has not published the November 3 polling locations yet. The county usually posts them about a month before Election Day. We will list the Del Valle area sites here as soon as they are released. Until then, votetravis.gov has the current list and a lookup by address.
Del Valle is a place where neighbors listen to neighbors. Tell us how you can help and we'll be in touch.
Most people haven't heard about Prop A yet. A two-minute conversation from someone they know is worth more than any mailer.
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Trustees notice who's in the room. Meetings are open to the public at the district administration building on Ross Road.
Early voting runs October 19 to 30. Bring a coworker, a neighbor, or a first-time voter with you.
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Contributions to Del Valle Students First PAC are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes.