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Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa

State Senator,
Texas Senate District 20

Democrat

The proof:

Chuy voted against a bill that would require an “opt-in” option for physicians, interns, or residents at an educational institute before participating in an elective abortion.

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What to do now:

Thank Chuy for his support:

This legislator has consistently shown that they will protect abortion rights.

What to say:

Thank them for their consistency. Your support will encourage them to continue to vote this way, and may give them the confidence to become a stronger advocate of pro-choice legislation.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Explain to them why abortion rights and access are important to you. (Personal stories work well here)
  • Thank them for their efforts, and encourage them to continue the fight.

Dive deeper:

The latest from Chuy

Voted No on SB 959

Chuy voted against a bill that prevents charter schools from doing business with abortion providers, such as using their sexual education materials.

Apr 5, 2023

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This candidate was endorsed by Planned Parenthood in the 2022 General Assembly Election.

Oct 24, 2022

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“Here in the Rio Grande Valley, the majority of families are Catholic. I think in general, the majority of people do not support abortion,” Hinojosa said. “But there’s a contradiction built in. I don’t think the majority wanted it overturned completely the way it was.”

Aug 8, 2022

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Voted No on SB 4

Chuy voted against a bill that bans all medication abortions after 7 weeks. It would also prevent the mailing of medication abortion drugs and add medically unnecessary reporting requirements for providers.

Aug 11, 2021

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Voted No on SB 4

Chuy voted against a bill that restricts the use of abortion-inducing drugs.

Jul 16, 2021

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Voted No on HB 1280

Chuy voted against a bill that creates harsh criminal penalties for providers who perform or aid abortions at all stages of pregnancy.

May 25, 2021

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Voted No on SB 8

Chuy voted against a bill that bans all abortions after 6 weeks, and authorizes citizens to enforce it. It includes exceptions only for medical emergencies.

May 13, 2021

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Voted No on SB 1439

Chuy voted against a bill that would require an “opt-in” option for physicians, interns, or residents at an educational institute before participating in an elective abortion.

Apr 27, 2021

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Voted No on SB 1146

Chuy voted against a bill that requires physicians to submit a monthly report on each abortion they perform outside a licensed facility.

Apr 26, 2021

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Voted No on SB 650

Chuy voted against A bill that prohibits public funds from being used to help people procure an abortion.

Mar 31, 2021

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Voted No on SB 9

Chuy voted against a bill that creates harsh criminal penalties for providers who perform or aid abortions at all stages of pregnancy.

Mar 30, 2021

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Voted No on SB 1173

Chuy voted against A bill that bans third trimester abortions, with exceptions, and abortions based on disability.

Mar 30, 2021

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Voted No on SB 802

Chuy voted against A bill requiring physicians to confirm that a woman has received a pre-abortion resource access assistance offer prior to performing or inducing an abortion.

Mar 30, 2021

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Voted No on SB 394

Chuy voted against a bill that would create a state regulation standard for abortion drugs so the state can have a tracking mechanism for reporting safety impacts.

Mar 30, 2021

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Voted No on SB 1647

Chuy voted against A bill requiring perinatal palliative care for pregnant women whose preborn child received a diagnosis of life-threatening disability and bans third trimester abortions except when due to medical emergency.

Mar 30, 2021

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