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Vikki Goodwin
Texas politician (born 1967) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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
2020
2022
2024
References
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