Yesterday, in a two-to-one ruling from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, El Paso Division, Judge Jeffrey V. Brown delivered the Court’s opinion that blocks the use of the Texas…
The Texas Transportation Commission approved a $1,678,000 federal Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) award to the City of Orange Grove for the Grove Sidewalk and Crosswalks project. The Commission’s action is part of $284.8 million across…
In a significant boost for fire protection and emergency services in our state, the Texas Legislature has taken a bold step to support volunteer fire departments. With over 1,500 fire departments staffed mainly by volunteers,…
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and encourage early detection of the second deadliest cancer among women in Texas. Early detection through regular mammograms and screenings is the most…
(Photo: Office of Senator Hinojosa, 10/03/2025) L to R: Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney Toribio "Terry" Palacios, Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, and TDCAA Executive Director Shannon Edmonds. On October 3rd, the Texas District & County…
In just a few weeks, Texans will have the opportunity to make their voices heard by voting on 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. These amendments cover a wide range of issues, making it…
Column by State Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, September 2025 Across South Texas, families, farmers, and local leaders continue to face pressing water challenges. Persistent drought, aging infrastructure, and unreliable water deliveries from the Rio Grande…
The First Called Special Session, which convened from July 21 to August 15, was initially called to address issues vetoed by Governor Greg Abbott at the end of the Regular Session in June. However, the…
Last week, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved a $500,000 grant from the state’s General Revenue Fund to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for continued work on the Raymondville Drain Project. The…
Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa is pleased to announce that the Texas Transportation Commission has awarded the Port of Corpus Christi a grant of $3,357,868 for the reconstruction of the Mike Carrell roadway and to extend…