Gina Hinosojosa graduated from the University of Texas and received her law degree from George Washington University. She is a wife and mother.

Gina is a civil rights and union lawyer. She previously served as a trustee for the Austin Independent School District (AISD) Board, where she was appointed Board President in 2015.

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Before taking elected office, Gina worked as a civil rights and union lawyer. 

Gina is currently a Texas state representative. She was first elected in 2018 and is currently serving her fourth term.

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Gina is currently a Texas state representative. She was first elected in 2018 and is currently serving her fourth term. She previously served as a trustee for the Austin Independent School District (AISD) Board.

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Wants to combat corporate greed to make life more affordable for working families in Texas.

Wants to "take on corporate greed that is making life increasingly unaffordable for working families."

Opposes incentivizing private equity and corporate giants, advocating for opportunities for small businesses and working Texans to thrive.

Opposes "incentivizing private equity and corporate giants."

Said, "The only reason Texans struggle is because our governor works for corporate interests and not the people of Texas."

Wants to lower property taxes so renters can afford to buy homes.

Supports cutting taxes for small businesses.

- Wants to "take on corporate greed that is making life increasingly unaffordable for working families."
- Opposes "incentivizing private equity and corporate giants."
- Said, "The only reason Texans struggle is because our governor works for corporate interests and not the people of Texas."
- Wants to lower property taxes so renters can afford to buy homes.
- Supports cutting taxes for small businesses.

Economy

Believes big insurance and drug companies prioritize profits over patients and supports reigning in profiteers to make healthcare more affordable and effective for Texans.

Believes big insurance and drug companies are making healthcare more expensive and opposes private equity buying doctors' offices, anesthesia, and X-ray machines to "charge you more money for less care."

- Believes big insurance and drug companies are making healthcare more expensive and opposes private equity buying doctors' offices, anesthesia, and X-ray machines to "charge you more money for less care."
- Supports access to abortion.

Healthcare

Opposes selling state land for data centers, arguing they strain utilities, raise rates, and threaten water access.

- Opposes selling state land for data centers, arguing they strain utilities, raise rates, and threaten water access.

Energy & the Environment

Opposes private prisons, saying their profit motive puts money ahead of rehabilitation and increases repeat incarceration.

- Opposes private prisons, saying their profit motive puts money ahead of rehabilitation and increases repeat incarceration.

Public Safety

Opposes Governor Abbott sending the Texas National Guard to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota and Texas.

- Opposes Governor Abbott sending the Texas National Guard to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota and Texas.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Opposes private school vouchers and emphasizes the need to invest in public schools, focusing on school safety and teacher pay.

Opposes school voucher programs that allow qualifying students to use taxpayer money to attend private school.

Proposes zero-based budgeting for education funding to prioritize Texans' needs and potentially uncover additional resources.

Proposes zero-based budgeting in education, meaning every expense must be justified each year instead of carried over from past budgets.

Supports investing in "school safety and teacher pay, not corporate profits."

- Opposes school voucher programs that allow qualifying students to use taxpayer money to attend private school.
- Proposes zero-based budgeting in education, meaning every expense must be justified each year instead of carried over from past budgets.
- Supports investing in "school safety and teacher pay, not corporate profits."

Education

Opposed partisan gerrymandering of Texas' congressional districts.

- Opposed partisan gerrymandering of Texas' congressional districts.

Voting & Elections

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Supports neighborhood schools and prioritizes putting children first, collaborating with both union teachers and parents from various political backgrounds.

Thinks "it doesn’t matter what political party you are, it’s about putting our kids first."

Gina worked as a civil rights and union lawyer. 

Gina is currently a Texas state representative. She was first elected in 2018 and is currently serving her fourth term. She previously served as a trustee for the Austin Independent School District (AISD) Board, where she was appointed Board President in 2015.

Opposes "incentivizing private equity and corporate giants," advocating for providing "opportunities for small businesses and working Texans to get ahead and thrive."

Claims "the only reason Texans struggle is because our governor works for corporate interests and not the people of Texas."

Seeks to "lower property taxes, and get cash back to renters—so every Texan can afford a home."

Supports "cutting taxes for small businesses."

- Wants to "take on corporate greed that is making life increasingly unaffordable for working families."
- Opposes "incentivizing private equity and corporate giants," advocating for providing "opportunities for small businesses and working Texans to get ahead and thrive."
- Claims "the only reason Texans struggle is because our governor works for corporate interests and not the people of Texas."
- Seeks to "lower property taxes, and get cash back to renters—so every Texan can afford a home."
- Supports "cutting taxes for small businesses."

Believes "big insurance and big drug companies... are making healthcare more expensive and making Texans sicker." 

- Believes "big insurance and big drug companies... are making healthcare more expensive and making Texans sicker." 

As of January 22, 2026, Gina Hinojosa’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes Greg Abbott’s "voucher scam is set to drain billions of taxpayer dollars from our schools and Teacher Retirement System to fund private education for the wealthy few."

Proposes "zero-based budgeting... [so] we have extra money that could be going to priorities that will help Texans."

- Thinks "it doesn’t matter what political party you are, it’s about putting our kids first."
- Believes Greg Abbott’s "voucher scam is set to drain billions of taxpayer dollars from our schools and Teacher Retirement System to fund private education for the wealthy few."
- Proposes "zero-based budgeting... [so] we have extra money that could be going to priorities that will help Texans."
- Supports investing in "school safety and teacher pay, not corporate profits."

- The governor leads Texas’ executive branch and oversees enforcement of state laws and policies.
- They appoint agency leaders, boards, and commissions, shaping how state government operates.
- They can sign bills into law, veto bills, or allow them to become law without action, and exercise a line-item veto on spending bills.
- They serve a four-year term, elected by popular (plurality) vote, and there are no term limits.
- As of 2025, the governor’s annual salary is about $153,750.
- The governor commands the state’s military forces (Texas Military Forces) when not federalized.
- The governor may grant pardons, reprieves, and commutations with the recommendation of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.