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Gina Hinojosa: “That's why I'm running for governor.”

Featuring: Gina Hinojosa, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 49

Texans Deserve Better Than Greg Abbott.

Published August 10, 2026 | Video Starts at 14:01

You can go to gina for texas.com and do what you can, but please do everything you can because we are in a moment in history, and this might be our last best chance. That's why I'm running for governor. That's why all across the state, Texans are working so hard to win for themselves, for their families, for our country. And I invite you to be a part of it. (14:01–14:04)

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