Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is putting corporate tax breaks at the center of her run against Greg Abbott. The Austin state representative says she’d end the state’s data center sales tax exemptions, which cost more than $1 billion a year, and redirect that money toward households and public schools. She’s also proposing to shrink the rainy day fund to $10 billion and send one-time $1,500 checks to Texas families, with eligibility details left to the Legislature.
On education, Hinojosa opposes expanding the school voucher program and says that money should stay with public schools, a point that resonates in Ellis County where districts like Waxahachie ISD are managing growth on tight budgets. She also defended her 2019 vote against a constitutional amendment banning a state income tax, saying she would never implement one, and pledged to follow existing state immigration enforcement laws at a lower cost than Republicans propose.
The debate over tax breaks, vouchers, and cash rebates touches every Texas household, and the details will shape the race all the way to November. What matters most to you in this race for governor? Let us know in the comments.



