Chuy Hinojosa | |
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| Member of the Texas Senate from the 20th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Carlos Truan |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 14, 1997 – January 14, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Eddie De La Garza |
| Succeeded by | Aaron Peña |
| Constituency | 40th district |
| In office January 13, 1981 – January 8, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Cullen Rogers Looney |
| Succeeded by | Roberto Gutierrez |
| Constituency | 59-A district (1981–1983) 41st district (1983–1991) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 7, 1946 McAllen, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Texas, Pan American (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1966–1968 |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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.[1] 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.
- ^ Office of the Secretary of State (Texas) (September 13, 2002). "State Senate Candidates for 2002 General Election". Archived from the original on February 13, 2008. Retrieved December 27, 2006.