Inside Texas House District 48 with Representative Donna Howard

Texas is the 8th largest economy in the world — and it's governed by a part-time legislature that meets just 140 days every two years. State Rep. Donna Howard (HD-48) has served since 2006, sits on the powerful 27-member Appropriations Committee, and has watched the legislature navigate everything from COVID unemployment surges to multi-billion dollar budget battles.

Thank you, Representative Howard for supporting America House this week during ‪@SXSW‬ It is amazing to see everything happening across Texas.

In this conversation, Rep. Howard breaks down how the Texas House actually works — from the role your representative's office plays between sessions (her staff helped 500+ people during COVID alone) to why primary elections, not November, often decide who represents you. She also shares what's ahead for 2026: wildfire mitigation, public education funding, and healthcare access.

Whether you're a first-time voter or a lifelong Texan, this is how to vote like a Texan.