Over the weekend, the Corpus Christi Caller-Times ran an Op-Ed by Rep. Howard, in which she discussed the veto of her SB 790. That bill would have extended the Women's Health Advisory Committee for another two years. You can read the piece here:
New Laws Authored By Rep. Howard Take Effect Today
September 1 marks the effective date of hundreds of new laws in Texas. Here's a graphic detailing the ones that were authored or sponsored by Rep. Donna Howard:
Special Session Wrap-Up, Part II: Here's What Didn't Pass
We recently took a look at the 12 bills that passed during the recent Special Session of the Texas Legislature. Here's a sample of some of the big items that didn't pass:
Rape Kit Tracking System: From Idea Into Law
Rep. Howard recently authored a blog entry for End the Backlog, detailing the steps which brought her HB 281 into law. The bill establishes a secure, confidential tracking system for rape kits, so that sexual assault survivors can easily see where their evidence kits are in the process.
HB 280 and HB 281 Pass House, Move on to Texas Senate
HB 280 Seeks to Help Prevent Violence Against Nurses
Today, the House took up Rep. Howard's HB 280, which would establish a grant program to help prevent violence against nurses in the health care workplace. The bill is the latest step in Rep. Howard's multi-session effort to address such violence.
HB 630 by Rep. Howard Passes Out of the House
Today, Rep. Howard's HB 630 passed out of the Texas House with unanimous support. She released the following statement:
Capital Tonight Interview on the Budget
On Monday, Rep. Howard appeared on Capital Tonight to discuss the differing House and Senate proposals for the state budget.
Rep. Howard Discusses Rape Kit Tracking on Texas Public Radio
This week, Rep. Howard appeared on The Source, a show on KSTX in San Antonio. The topic of discussion was the backlog of rape kits throughout the state that have yet to undergo DNA testing.
Donna Howard, Truthteller
Team Howard Weekly Round-Up - 03.03.2017
In this latest Capitol update, Scott discusses foster care, immigration, women's health, and nursing. That includes Rep. Howard's HB 279, which would extend the Women's Health Advisory Committee for another two years; and HB 280, which would establish a grant program to help prevent violence against nurses in the health care workplace.
Team Howard Weekly Round-Up - 02.13.2017
We're back for another weekly update, with information on House committee assignments and Rep. Howard's HB 391, which would allow public universities to opt out of the campus carry law.
Team Howard Weekly Round-Up - 01.30.2017
This week's Capitol update discusses Rep. Howard's HB 941, which would establish a pilot program to distribute Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives in public schools. Also mentioned are the upcoming State of the State address, Muslim Day at the Capitol on that same date, and a potential avenue for the Lt. Governor to implement a private school voucher program which would divert money away from public education.