Your State Representative is one of 150 people who write Texas law, and yours is elected to represent your area of Travis County. Every two years they decide how much money your kids' school gets, whether your property tax bill goes up or down, and whether Texas takes federal money for health care or turns it away. Big decisions, made by a small group — and one seat is yours to fill.
The Democratic candidate
Donna Howard
Democrat IncumbentAbout Donna
A registered nurse who's spent nearly two decades as the Legislature's leading voice on women's health.
A nurse first elected in 2006, Howard chairs the Texas House Women's Health Caucus. She testified before the U.S. Senate about Texas's abortion ban and has filed bills to add medical exceptions and lower the cost of contraception.
Also on the ballot
Every candidate who filed for this office appears here. Tap a name to read more.
Anthony GuptaAbout Anthony
The Republican challenging one of Austin's longest-serving Democrats.
Gupta is the Republican nominee for House District 48, advancing from the 2026 primary to take on 18-year incumbent Donna Howard in a strongly Democratic Austin seat.
Where to vote
Travis County uses vote centers — any registered Travis County voter can vote at any open location in the county. Locations and hours by city: