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Vikki Goodwin

Texas politician (born 1967) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Vikki Goodwin
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Vikki Ann Goodwin (born May 18, 1967)[1] is a Texas Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives for House District 47, which is located in Travis County, Texas.[2] She is also a small business owner, owning a residential real estate business with her husband.[3]

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Early life and education

Goodwin was born in Arlington Illinois. She grew up in Dallas, but moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas in 1985.[4] Goodwin earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from University of Texas in Austin and her master's degree in public affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs.[5]

Texas House of Representatives

On November 6, 2018, Goodwin won the general election with 52%, defeating incumbent Republican Paul Workman who got 48% of the vote.[6] Her service as a State Representative has been focused on issues concerning public education, child welfare, and comprehensive healthcare.[7] She is currently a member of the House appropriations committee as well as the insurance committee.[8] In past legislative sessions she has served on the house committees of agriculture and livestock, environmental regulation, homeland security and public safety, and safety select.[9]

Goodwin is known for her work helping pass 'Cati's Act', a drowning prevention act meant to expand safety regulations for children under twelve.[10] In addition she filed the 'Natalia Cox Act', meant to aid victims of domestic violence by requiring police officers and medical professionals to provide victims with resources.[11]

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Election history

2018

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2020

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2022

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2024

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References

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