Ina Minjarez

Ina Minjarez
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 124th district
Assumed office
April 30, 2015
Preceded by Jose Menendez
Personal details
Born (1975-03-27) March 27, 1975
El Paso, Texas
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Leo Gomez
Residence San Antonio, Texas
Alma mater University of Notre Dame
St. Mary's University School of Law
Occupation Lawyer

Ina Marie Minjarez (born March 27, 1975) is a lawyer and a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives representing District 124 in San Antonio, Texas. She was sworn into office on April 30, 2015, after winning a special election on April 21.[1] She served as Assistant District Attorney for Bexar County from 2000 through 2006.

Minjarez is seeking a second full term in the state House in the November 6, 2018, general election, in which she faces her Republican opponent, Johnny Arredondo, who formerly ran unsuccessfully for the San Antonio City Council.

In 2016, Minjarez sponsored "David's Law", legislation aimed at preventing cyberbullying.[2]

References

  1. "Ina Minjarez Sworn In as HD124 Representative". Time Warner Cable News. April 30, 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  2. Arias, Pilar (November 13, 2016). "'David's Law' to be filed in Texas Legislature Monday". KSAT. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
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