Gina Hinojosa
Democratic candidate for Governor, Texas · Challenger
State representative; civil rights attorney
Represents Austin's House District 49 since 2017. Won the March 3 Democratic primary with about 58.5% of the vote.
Where Hinojosa stands
- Property taxes
- Has said she wants to eliminate homeowners' property taxes; opposes a state income tax.
- Schools
- Wants to end the education savings account program, increase public school funding, and change testing and accountability rules.
- Cost of living
- Proposes a $1,500 payment to Texas families from the state's Rainy Day Fund.
- Data centers
- Has criticized data center tax breaks and cited electricity bills as a household cost concern.
Background
- Texas House of Representatives, District 49, 2017–present
In the news
- As Hinojosa stages debate at Governor's Mansion, Texas Gov. Abbott defends decision not to debate Yahoo News
- Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa offer competing visions for Texas in governor's race KSAT, October 20, 2026
Also running for Governor
- Greg Abbott Republican
- Pat Dixon Libertarian
Sources
- KSAT: Abbott and Hinojosa offer competing visions (Oct 20, 2026)
- Wikipedia: 2026 Texas gubernatorial election
- Houston Chronicle: Gina Hinojosa wants to eliminate homeowners' property taxes. But how?
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