Hinojosa Leads Burrle, Garza Ahead in Alvin ISD Board Trustee Races

*TL;DR Fernando Hinojosa leads Faynetta Burrle for Position 6 with 54% of the vote, while incumbent Gabe Garza tops the field for Position 7 with 47%.*

Context Polls closed at 7 p.m. across Texas, and Brazoria County began releasing unofficial tallies for local races. The Alvin Independent School District (ISD) board seats for Positions 6 and 7 are among the first results to emerge.

Key Facts - Position 6: Fernando Hinojosa has 2,296 votes (54.34%) against Faynetta Burrle’s 1,929 votes (45.66%). Hinojosa says his agenda centers on student‑first policies, transparent decision‑making, and practical support for educators. - Position 7: Incumbent Gabe Garza leads with 1,994 votes (47.3%). He is followed by T'Liza Kiel, who has 1,572 votes (37.29%), and Cortney Morris, who trails with 650 votes (15.42%). Garza’s platform emphasizes lowering the tax rate for taxpayers while investing in law‑enforcement resources. - Burrle, the challenger for Position 6, told Community Impact she will prioritize student needs and pursue strategic, not reactionary, expansion of district facilities. - Kiel, a candidate for Position 7, highlighted academic excellence, educator support, mental‑health services, and measured growth as her core goals. Morris called for consistent policies across campuses to guarantee equal resource access for every student.

What It Means The early leads suggest voters are favoring candidates who stress fiscal responsibility and clear, student‑focused strategies. Hinojosa’s margin indicates a solid preference for his promise of transparent governance, while Garza’s lead, though not a majority, shows incumbency still carries weight despite a split field. If Garza maintains his advantage, his tax‑cut agenda could shape the district’s budget discussions for the next fiscal cycle. Conversely, a strong showing by Kiel or Morris could signal demand for broader policy reforms, especially around mental health and equitable resource distribution.

The race remains unofficial until canvassed, and additional precincts are still reporting. Community Impact will update the totals as they become available.

What to watch next Final certified results and any runoff scenarios will determine the board’s composition and set the policy direction for Alvin ISD’s upcoming budget and strategic plans.