BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — State Representative Gina Hinojosa, who currently serves House District 49 in Austin, has officially announced her campaign for Texas governor. She made the announcement Tuesday evening at the historic Alonso Building in Brownsville, returning to the Rio Grande Valley to launch what she called a campaign rooted in community, values, and change.

"Because I have faith in you, because I have faith in my family and community and God and in Texas, I am running to be the next governor of the state of Texas," Hinojosa told a packed room of supporters.

The event drew a large, energized crowd. Many attendees shared their desire for new leadership, acknowledging the political shift in recent years that has seen Republicans gain ground in traditionally Democrati

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