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Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa: District 20

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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 7, 2017

Contact: Jennifer Saenz
(512) 463-0120 office
(512) 497-9411 cell

Senator Hinojosa Statement on President Trump's Comments

AUSTIN, TX -- Based on news reports regarding President Trump's comments on asset forfeiture bills filed in the Texas Legislature, Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa released the following statement:

"I do not know and have not met with Sheriff Harold Eavenson of Rockwall County. And quite frankly, I don't pay much attention to what President Trump says anymore. However, the asset forfeiture bills I have authored and co-authored will not interfere with our law enforcement agencies' ability to do their jobs. Instead, these bills are an important protection for Texans' property rights and civil liberties. I have taken an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and Texas and intend to do just that by protecting the rights of people and property."

Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa proudly represents the counties of Nueces, Jim Wells, Brooks, and Hidalgo (part). Senator Hinojosa served as the Senate President Pro Tempore of the Texas Senate in the 84th Texas Legislature. Senator Hinojosa currently serves as Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, and serves on the Senate Committees on Natural Resources & Economic Development; Transportation; Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs as well as the Sunset Advisory Commission.

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