State Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

District 20 (D-McAllen)

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Personal Profile

Full Name: Juan Hinojosa
Nickname: "Chuy"
Birthdate: 3-7-1946
Hometown: McAllen
Race: Hispanic
Occupation: Attorney
Education: B.S., Pan American University; J.D., Georgetown University

Financial Statements

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Election Info

2012 General Election
Won with 61.55% of vote
2012 Democratic Party Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2008 General Election
Won with 81.40% of vote
2008 Democratic Party Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2004 General Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2004 Democratic Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2002 General Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2002 Democratic Primary Runoff Election
Won with 55.47% of vote
2002 Democratic Primary Election
Runoff with 43.02% of vote
Texas House District 40, 2000 General Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
Texas House District 40, 2000 Democratic Party Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
Texas House District 40, 1998 General Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
Texas House District 40, 1998 Democratic Primary
Won with 100.00% of vote
Texas House District 40, 1996 General Election
Won with 71.28% of vote
Texas House District 40, 1996 Democratic Party Primary Election
Won with 54.71% of vote
1992 Democratic Primary Election
Lost with 21.34% of vote

Political Profile

Current Office: Texas Senate
District: 20
Party: Democratic Party
Term Expiration: 2017
Term Length: 4 years
Salary: $7,200 per year
Committees
  • Intergovernmental Relations (Chair)
  • Finance (Vice-Chair)
  • Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice
  • Natural Resources
  • Conference Committee on SB 1 (Budget)
Staffers
Luis Moreno Chief of Staff
Oscar Garza Legislative Director
Patrick Smith Legislative Assistant
Jennifer Saenz General Counsel
Josh Reyna Policy Analyst
Desiree Castro Policy Analyst
Elva Escalon District Director
Texas Senate District 20 Facts
District Map (pdf)
Population & Household Profile
Education & Employment Profile
Income & Housing Profile
County Report (pdf)
City & CDP Report (pdf)
School District Report (pdf)
Zip Code Report (pdf)
Precinct Report (pdf)

Contact Info

Email: juan.hinojosa@senate.state.tx.us
Websites: Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa: District 20
Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Twitter: @TxChuy
Facebook: Senator Hinojosa
Capitol Office
Room: 3E.10
Address: P.O. Box 12068
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-0120
District Office
Room: McAllen District Office
Address: 612 Nolana, Suite 410 B
McAllen, TX 78504
Phone: 956-972-1841
District Office
Room: Corpus Christi District Office
Address: 2820 S.P.I.D. Suite 291
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Phone: (361) 225-1200
Follow @TxChuy

Twitter Feed

  • Senate Bill 24 Passes the Texas House of Representatives AUSTIN - Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa issued the... http://t.co/sgYCqFuVse

    4 days ago

  • SB 24 passes the Texas House of Representatives yesterday to establish a new university and medical school for... http://t.co/DnOqRESHZS

    4 days ago

  • I posted a new photo to Facebook http://t.co/rG2nxcCRJJ

    12 days ago

  • I posted a new photo to Facebook http://t.co/dm0oGZGEfr

    12 days ago

  • Yesterday I presented legislation to the Senate Education Committee to require our students in 7th through 12th... http://t.co/uD80k8TTEm

    12 days ago

  • FACULTY NURSE LOAN REPAYMENT BILL BY SENATOR HINOJOSA PASSES TEXAS SENATE S.B. 1258 Provides Loan Repayment... http://t.co/UNgWNh84Zm

    13 days ago

  • FACULTY NURSE LOAN REPAYMENT BILL BY SENATOR HINOJOSA PASSES TEXAS SENATE S.B. 1258 Provides Loan Repayment... http://t.co/UxVqd1Fjp9

    13 days ago

  • I posted a new photo to Facebook http://t.co/jGN2m3EbTf

    18 days ago

  • I posted a new photo to Facebook http://t.co/iIB0QCHpEP

    18 days ago

  • Celebrating "Governor for a Day" with Governor Leticia Van de Putte as we honor our Veterans with a Wreath Laying... http://t.co/PTykkTK9eW

    18 days ago

Legislative Info

Bill Activity
Total Bills Filed 91 (31.87 avg. in the Senate)

Latest Moving Bills

SB116
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
SB116
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
SB117
Relating to the right of a person to enter the person's residence or former residence accompanied by a peace officer to recover certain personal property; providing penalties.
SB117
Relating to the right of a person to enter the person's residence or former residence accompanied by a peace officer to recover certain personal property; providing penalties.
SB118
Relating to prohibiting an employer from requiring or requesting access to the personal accounts of employees and job applicants through electronic communication devices; establishing an unlawful employment practice.