Meet the Candidate: Gina Hinojosa

Hinojosa stands as the most high-profile establishment candidate among the HD 49 contenders

"...be dominated by public school finance. Austin ISD trustee Gina Hinojosa hopes Austin voters know that, and that the..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rep. Gina Hinojosa, HD 49

“The public education session, for better or worse”

"...the public education session, for better or worse," Rep. Gina Hinojosa told the Chronicle. "Either we're going to step..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Rep. Gina Hinojosa on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We need to have the state pay its fair share into the school finance system”

"...Gina Hinojosa (HD-49), the former president of the Austin ISD..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Dems Call for Health Care for All Texans

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa pledges to carry comprehensive health care bill to the 86th Texas Lege

"...national organization's spiritual leader Bernie Sanders. Austin state Rep. Gina Hinojosa said she would carry the bill in the..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Opinion: The Texas Grid: A Tale of Profits Over People

One year after Winter Storm Uri, Rep. Gina Hinojosa reflects on still-needed improvements

"...elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2016, Gina Hinojosa proudly serves the constituents of District 49 in..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Column by Rep. Gina Hinojosa

Texas House: Establishment Rules

Hinojosa and Workman fend off challengers

"...AISD trustee Gina Hinojosa beat the odds and avoided a run-off in..."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...LoVoi, which sparks a contest between civil rights attorney Gina Hinojosa and Sooch Foundation Executive Director Mary Ellen Pietruszynski...."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

After Carstarphen, What Then?

Austin ISD enters a new era, searching for a road map

"...for her to leave Austin. Speaking diplomatically, AISD Trustee Gina Hinojosa suggested that Georgia may just be a better..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...course), but also parents and principals. Austin state representative Gina Hinojosa has a story she tells to demonstrate her..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

DOGEing the Texas Education Agency

Conservatives back Dem bill to shrink agency overseeing schools

"...Texans traveled to Austin to stand behind Democratic Rep. Gina Hinojosa, one of the state’s most progressive lawmakers, as..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...Austin Rep. Gina Hinojosa, another of the Democrats’ most effective messengers on..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...to make a world of difference this session. Rep. Gina Hinojosa (HD 49)..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Young People Power Texas Climate Plan

House Democrats package 41 bills to protect the environment

"...State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, saw the potential for Texas to be..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A Legislative Session Just for Dan Patrick

How much can go wrong in 30 days?

"...Three weeks ago, local Democratic Rep. Gina Hinojosa had just finished with her first session. It..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Return of the Lege

State’s 85th Legislature already a battle of House and Senate

"...Committee. His HD 49 replacement, former AISD board president Gina Hinojosa, hits the ground running. She told the Chronicle:..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Hunts Chief and Trustees

Superintendent Search and Board Campaigns Continue

"...posted, but trustees have changed the hiring timeline. The original closing date for applications was Sept. 20, but has..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the Candidate: Huey Rey Fischer

Fischer has spent time working under the Capitol dome for a trio of Dem legislators

"...as a Lege staffer. Starting under Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, D-McAl­len, he parlayed that into a position in the..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Elliott Naishtat Retiring, Dems Brace for Primary

Update: six candidates already filed to replace veteran rep

"...Naishtat had originally filed for re-election next year (Rodriguez said that he..."

Dec. 10, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

An 'Open' Search for AISD Chief

Timetable to allow stakeholder input

"...as much community input as possible. Board Vice President Gina Hinojosa said, "Speaking for myself, I rely so much..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...the current needs of the board. At-Large Place 8: Gina Hinojosa..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

AISD Board Elections Already Heating Up

Two challengers line up for Annette LoVoi's spot on the district's board of trustees

"...already gathering interest. Two candidates – civil rights lawyer Gina Hinojosa and Sooch Foundation Executive Director Mary Ellen Pietruszynski..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Insurgents and Ed Austin Win 3 of 4

Hinojosa won by the biggest margin

"...The biggest win on the EA slate was undoubtedly Gina Hinojosa, the civil rights lawyer who defeated Mary Ellen..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

With More Pro-Voucher Republicans Elected, What’s Next in the Fight Over School Vouchers

Dems look to flip Republican seats in the November election

"...the proposal again in the 2025 session. Austin Rep. Gina Hinojosa, recently elected chair of the Texas House Democratic..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The State Wants to Give More Schools F Ratings – To What End?

When TEA takes over

"...look bad this legislative session for some reason?" Rep. Gina Hinojosa tweeted in March, after she grilled Morath during..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Even Republicans Agree: Schools Are Underfunded

But are vouchers more important?

"...public schools and our teachers," said Austin's state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, one of the 15 members of the committee...."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Lege Preview: Are School Vouchers a Shoo-In?

House Dems (and rural Republicans) ready to rally for public education

"...Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Central Austin's voice on education in the Texas..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Will School Funding Take a Beating From a Pandemic-Pressed Budget?

Pandemic-pressed budget puts 2019's funding gains at risk

"...that not much is going to happen," state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, told the Chronicle. "I don't understand how..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"...Constable Maria Canchola, former Council Member Beverly Griffith, Rep. Gina Hinojosa, AISD Trustee Ann Teich, and former County Commissioner..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

State Lege: Same, Same, but Different

We could have told you in advance, not much change happening at state level

"...Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa still praised the gains and made a not-so-subtle gesture..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements

"...State Rep. District 49: Gina Hinojosa No one can really replace Elliott Naishtat. After..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

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