Juan Hinojosa

Juan Jesus "Chuy" Hinojosa (born March 7, 1946) is an American politician and attorney who is a member of the Texas Senate, representing the 20th district, which stretches from Corpus Christi to McAllen. A Democrat, he was first elected to the Senate in 2002 and has represented parts of South Texas in the Texas Legislature for a combined total of over 35 years.

Chuy Hinojosa
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 20th district
Assumed office
January 14, 2003
Preceded byCarlos Truan
Member of the
Texas House of Representatives
In office
January 14, 1997  January 14, 2003
Preceded byEddie De La Garza
Succeeded byAaron Peña
Constituency40th district
In office
January 13, 1981  January 8, 1991
Preceded byCullen Rogers Looney
Succeeded byRoberto Gutierrez
Constituency59-A district (1981–1983)
41st district (1983–1991)
Personal details
Born (1946-03-07) March 7, 1946
McAllen, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Texas, Pan American (BA)
Georgetown University (JD)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service1966–1968
Battles/warsVietnam War
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