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State Representative, District 48
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Donna Howard

Candidate for State Representative, District 48

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

State representative for District 48 since 2006. A former critical care nurse who chairs the Texas Women's Health Caucus.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Authored law on sexual assault and other sex offenses.In office

    HB 47 (2025 regular session); became law (effective on 9/1/25; last action 06/20/2025). Joint authors: Oliverson, Hull, Cook.

    HB 47, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.”
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Education

  • Authored bill adding firearm safety to school health curriculum.In office

    HB 3264 (2025 regular session); last action 03/20/2025 (House): Referred to Public Education.

    HB 3264, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the inclusion of firearm safety instruction in the required health curriculum for public school students.”
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Health & human services

  • Authored bill on exceptions to and repeal of abortion bans.In office

    HB 257 (2025 regular session); last action 02/27/2025 (House): Referred to Public Health.

    HB 257, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to exceptions to and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.”
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  • Authored bill on SNAP eligibility for college students.In office

    HB 820 (2025 regular session); last action 03/05/2025 (House): Referred to Human Services.

    HB 820, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.”
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Government & transparency

  • Authored bill on an independent redistricting commission.In office

    HB 3031 (2025 regular session); last action 03/20/2025 (House): Referred to Redistricting.

    HB 3031, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the functions and duties of the independent redistricting commission.”
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