The Latest Breaking News from Gina Hinojosa

Democrats rally in Texas over Trump order to redraw districts: ‘The only way they can keep power is to cheat’

Prominent Democrats and progressive activists spoke out ahead of first public hearing on proposed redistricting plan

The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2025

Texas continues to restrict the care women receive - but hey, moms could soon use the carpool lane

The Texas House passed a bill on the eve of Mother’s Day, allowing a woman who is ‘pregnant or is a parent or legal guardian’ to drive in the carpool lane even if there are no other passengers

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

“A gift to our mothers”: Moms could drive solo in car pool lanes under Texas House bill

The bill originally allowed pregnant women to drive in HOV lanes, to be consistent with Texas abortion laws, but legislators extended it to all mothers.

The Texas Tribune · May 13, 2025

Texas Senate passes revamped school funding bill in last-minute bid to implement voucher program

Texas senators have latched education savings accounts to a school funding bill in a last-ditch effort to avoid a special session. But some House members are furious at the revamped version and have vowed not to let it become law.

The Texas Tribune · May 22, 2023

Texas Education Agency moves to appoint conservators for Austin ISD

The TEA recommended the move, citing the district’s failures serving special education students. The announcement comes two weeks after the agency appointed a board of managers to oversee Houston ISD.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 1, 2023

A Texas lawmaker wants voters to decide whether legislators deserve a raise

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, has proposed an amendment to the state constitution to raise legislator pay and tie it to teachers’ pay, saying it would give lawmakers a living wage and allow a broader range of Texans to serve.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 27, 2023

Texas Legislature gears up to tackle long-standing and fresh issues in public education. Here’s what you need to know.

Lawmakers are looking at ways to keep teachers in the profession, make schools safer, give parents money for private schooling and censor conversations about sex and gender.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 2, 2023

Texas House Democrats enter session with bipartisan hopes — and a new leader who’s prepared to fight

There are 64 Democrats in the 150-member House, one fewer than before the election. There is also one fewer Democrat in the Senate.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 6, 2023

UT-Austin Students Can’t Afford the Rent

Rising prices in West Campus leave learners scrambling for affordable housing options, with some paying up to $2000 a month per room.

Texas Observer · Dec 22, 2022

Trey Martinez Fischer Will Helm the Democratic Opposition

The San Antonio political pugilist explains how he'll lead the state House Democratic caucus in yet another bleak year.

Texas Observer · Dec 12, 2022