Gina Hinojosa

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Gina Hinojosa
Gina Hinojosa at the State Democratic Convention (cropped).jpg
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 49th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2017
Preceded byElliott Naishtat
Personal details
Born (1973-12-08) December 8, 1973 (age 48)[1]
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)John Donisi
Children2
ResidenceAustin, Texas, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Texas at Austin
George Washington University Law School
OccupationAttorney
Websitehttp://www.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.[2][3]

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.[4]

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.

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