It’s unknown when Hinojosa’s last day will be.
At this point, Hinojosa hasn’t publicly said what his next plans are. Political observers have often speculated that the Dallas native would seek public office – perhaps as soon as the upcoming 2023 Dallas mayoral race.Hinojosa has led the district in two multi-year stretches. He was first hired as superintendent in April 2005 and departed DISD in early 2011 to oversee a Georgia school system.
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