Occupation: Attorney
Education: BS Pan American University, JD Georgetown University
Legislative Experience: House member, 1981-1991/1997-2002; Senate member (2002)
Hometown: Mission
Party: Democrat

State Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa proudly represents the people of District 20 in the Texas Senate. Senator Hinojosa served in the Texas House of Representative for 17 years prior to his election to the Texas Senate in 2002. He currently chairs the Texas Senate Hispanic Caucus.

Hinojosa served his country with distinction in the U.S. Marines as a squad leader in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas-Pan American and later received his law degree from Georgetown University in 1974.

Hinojosa, a native of South Texas, returned home to serve as a staff attorney for the Legal Aid Society of Nueces County and as an Assistant Attorney General for the Office of the Attorney General. After returning to South Texas, he served as staff attorney for the Legal Aid Society of Nueces County and as an Assistant Attorney General for the Office of the Attorney General. In 1980, he began his private practice in McAllen.

During his tenure, Senator Hinojosa has garnered honors from a variety of organizations for his service to his constituency and the State of Texas. Texas Monthly has twice named Senator Hinojosa to the publication's "Top 10 Legislators" for his all-around excellence as a member of the Texas Legislature, as well as an Honorable Mention in 2007 for the Senator's work to begin reforming the Texas Youth Commission.

Hinojosa is practices law in South Texas, handling civil and criminal matters for a variety of clients.

Press Room
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October 1, 2009
Report: Advanced Solar Homes Can Cut Costs in Rio Grande Valley

September 24, 2009
Texas District and County Attorney's Association Honors Hinojosa with Law & Order Award

September 22, 2009
Texas Access to Justice Foundation Announces 2009-10 Grant Awards

September 14, 2009
Texas Department of Agriculture Awards $100,000 to UT-Pan Am for Workforce Training

September 1, 2009
Physician Shortage Measure Earns Sen. Juan Hinojosa Legislative Champion Award

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State Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

81st Session Committee Membership

• Finance, Vice-Chair
• Agriculture & Rural Affairs
• Criminal Justice
• Jurisprudence
• Natural Resources

District Analysis: District 20

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