(CBS News Texas) - A new Democratic candidate has entered the race for Texas governor.

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa announced early Wednesday morning that she is entering the race to unseat Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, joining Andrew White in the Democratic field.

Hinojosa has been an advocate for increased education funding and a critic of taxpayer-funded savings accounts for children attending private school. According to her website , her campaign will focus on lowering costs for families, defending public schools, expanding access to healthcare, and reining in corporate influence in politics.

“Our fight right now is against billionaires and corporations who are driving up prices, closing neighborhood schools and cheating Texans out of basic healthcare,” she said in her campaign v

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