AUSTIN, Texas — Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has announced her candidacy for governor of Texas.
In a video posted on social media, she began with the words “No te dejas,” meaning “Don’t let yourself” in Spanish.
She is the sixth person to announce a campaign to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott.
Hinojosa is a five-term state lawmaker from Austin.
U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred endorsed Hinojosa shortly after her announcement.