Final update: 10:09 a.m. Democrat Gina Hinojosa will represent Texas House District 49 after her win with 68,010 votes, or 84.39 percent. Libertarian challenger Rick Perkins had 12,579 votes, or 15.60 percent. Hinojosa will replace Elliott Naishtat, who is retiring. District 48 covers portions of southwest, central and northwest Austin. Large early lead for Hinojosa in House District 49 Posted 9:38 p.m. Early returns show a large lead for Democrat Gina Hinojosa in Texas House District 49. She leads the way with 56,195 votes, or 86.26 percent. Libertarian Rick Perkins has 8,945 votes, or 13.73 percent. The winner replaces Elliott Naishtat, who is retiring. Totals are based on early voting totals and partial reporting of Election Day votes. All votes are unofficial until canvassed. District 49 covers portions of southwest, central and northwest Austin.