Abbott Campaign Criticizes Hinojosa’s Record on Border Security, Criminal Illegal Aliens

• September 24, 2026

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Texas Democrat gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa speaks during a campaign rally as part of the “New American Dream Tour” in Beeville, Texas, on Aug. 22, 2026. (RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign has released more of Democrat challenger Gina Hinojosa’s record, this time pointing to how she put violent illegal aliens ahead of Texas families.

A press release sent out by Abbott’s campaign details her record in the Texas House when it came to standing with families who have been victimized by violent criminal illegal aliens.

The campaign first points to Hinojosa’s failure to appear for the final vote on a constitutional amendment that would have denied bail to violent criminal illegal aliens. The bill was named after 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, who was sexually assaulted and murdered by two Venezuelan illegal aliens.

Hinojosa voted against Senate Joint Resolution 1 in an earlier vote on the amendment.

The campaign also noted her voting record in 2023, which shows Hinojosa voted against legislation to defend Texans from threats at the border.

Senate Bill 3 appropriated funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations.

Hinojosa also opposed Senate Bill 4, legislation that created a criminal offense for illegal entry into Texas from a foreign nation.

Additionally, she opposed multiple measures to hold elected prosecutors accountable for not upholding Texas state laws. Hinojosa opposed Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 17 during the 88th Legislative Session’s fourth special session.

“When it mattered most, Gina Hinojosa failed to be a representative by and for the people of Texas,” Catherine Frazier, communications director for Texans for Greg Abbott, said.

“On May 28, 2025, Jocelyn’s Law—a vital piece of legislation that would have denied bail for illegal immigrants charged with violent crimes—died. Gina was among the Democrats who killed it, failing to appear for the final vote.

“Her inaction is just one example of Gina’s reckless disregard for Texans across the state who have suffered a loss at the hands of dangerous, criminal illegals,” Frazier added.

The Abbott campaign spokeswoman also said Texas residents want leaders who will “unapologetically protect and defend their loved ones,” and that Hinojosa “is not the person for the job.”

Hinojosa is challenging Gov. Greg Abbott in the gubernatorial race.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

Hinojosa’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment by the time of publication.

Emily Medeiros | Texas Correspondent

Emily Medeiros is the Texas Correspondent for the Daily Signal.

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