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Gina Hinojosa
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 49th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 10, 2017
Preceded by	Elliott Naishtat
Personal details
Born	(1973-12-08) December 8, 1973 (age 51)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	John Donisi
Children	2
Residence(s)	Austin, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Texas at Austin George Washington University Law School
Occupation	Attorney
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Website	ginaforaustin.com

Regina Inez Hinojosa (born December 8, 1973) is an American lawyer and politician. She is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 49th District. Hinojosa was sworn into the Texas House on January 10, 2017, after winning the November 2016 general election. She succeeded Democrat Elliott Naishtat, who did not run for re-election.

Prior to becoming a state legislator, Hinojosa worked for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and for the law firm of Kator, Parks & Weiser. In 2005, she was part of the legal team that sued U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. She was also a member of the Austin Independent School District's school board and has worked part-time for Catholic Charities USA, Texas Rural Legal Aid, and the Equal Justice Center.

Election history

2016

2018

2020

2022

References

1. "Rep. Gina Hinojosa - Texas State Directory Online".
2. Eaton, Tim (March 2, 2016). "Gina Hinojosa declares victory for House District 49". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
3. Lopez, Ashley (January 2, 2017). "Gina Hinojosa Prepares to Tackle School Funding, Local Control in Her First Legislative Session". KUT. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
4. Whittaker, Richard (February 5, 2016). "Meet the Candidate: Gina Hinojosa". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
5. "Race Summary Report 2016 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
6. "Race Summary Report 2018 General Election". elections.sos.state.tx.us. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
7. "November 3rd 2020 Texas Election Results". Retrieved March 13, 2023.
8. "November 8th 2022 Texas Election Results". Retrieved March 13, 2023.

External links

• State legislative page
• Gina Hinojosa at the Texas Tribune

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