Gina Hinojosa began her political career in 2012 after one of her sons’ elementary schools was considered for possible closure. At the time, she was practicing labor law and raising her family in Austin, Texas. She ran for a seat on the Austin Independent School District board, won, and served for four years. During that time, she also served one year as president of the school board. After serving on the school board, she ran for and was elected to the Texas House of Representatives.
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