The Board of Trustees is comprised of nine community members who are elected by the general public to serve for a term of six years each. On a rotating basis, Board seats are filled during elections held in even-numbered years on the first Saturday in May. The chief duty of the Board of Trustees is to provide for the progress and welfare of the College and to establish the policies which govern its organization and operation.
The next election is Saturday, May 4, 2024
- Internet Posting Requirements for Political Subdivision for May 4, 2024 Election
- Notice of Voting Order Priority for Voters with Certain Disabilities
Offices Available - General Election
- Place 4
- Place 5
- Place 6
Physical address and mailing address for filing applications in person or by mail for a place on the ballot:
Office of the President
White Administrative Services Center
1400 E. Fifth Street
Tyler, TX 75701
Contact:
Ellen Matthews, Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Phone: 903-510-2379
Fax: 903-510-2266
emat@tjc.edu
Board Member Roles/Responsibilities
- Board Legal Status: Powers, Duties, Responsibilities
- Eligibility/Qualifications
- Board Members: Orientation and Training
- Board Members: Ethics
Information for Candidates
- Smith County Elections Office
- Texas Secretary of State Elections Division
- Texas Ethics Commission
- Vote Texas
- Instructions for Application for Place on Ballot - English
- Application for Place on Ballot - English
- Instructions for Application for Place on Ballot - Spanish
- Application for Place on Ballot - Spanish