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State Representative, District 48

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Texas laws and the state budget in the Texas House of Representatives.

Part of Travis County.

Anthony Gupta

Republican

Real estate

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No documented position found.

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Donna HowardOfficial portrait — Texas House of Representatives

Donna Howard

DemocraticIncumbent

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  • Authored law on sexual assault and other sex offenses.In office
  • Authored bill on exceptions to and repeal of abortion bans.In office
  • Authored bill on SNAP eligibility for college students.In office
  • Authored bill on an independent redistricting commission.In office
  • Authored bill adding firearm safety to school health curriculum.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Authored law on sexual assault and other sex offenses.

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

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

    “Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.”
  2. Authored bill on exceptions to and repeal of abortion bans.

    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.”
  3. Authored bill on SNAP eligibility for college students.

    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.”
  4. Authored bill on an independent redistricting commission.

    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.”
  5. Authored bill adding firearm safety to school health curriculum.

    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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