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State Representative, District 48

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1
Term
2 years
Candidates
2
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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Anthony GuptaRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Donna HowardDemocratic

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

Education

  • Anthony GuptaRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Donna HowardDemocratic

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

Health & human services

  • Anthony GuptaRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Donna HowardDemocratic

    • Authored bill on exceptions to and repeal of abortion bans.In office
    • Authored bill on SNAP eligibility for college students.In office

Government & transparency

  • Anthony GuptaRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Donna HowardDemocratic

    • Authored bill on an independent redistricting commission.In office

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 4 issues covered in this race.