On April 1st, Rep. Howard held a Town Hall Meeting in House District 48. She provided an update on the legislative session, and took questions from the audience.
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.
Rep. Donna Howard to Host Town Hall Meeting on April 1st!
Team Howard Weekly Round-Up -- 03.24.2017
Donna Howard, Truthteller
Team Howard Weekly Round-Up -- 03.13.2017
In the latest edition of the Round-Up, Scott discusses the passage of the deadline to fill bills in 85th Regular Session. He also mentions Rep. Howard's HB 223, which would allow school districts to use Compensatory Education funding to provide daycare services for teen parents who are at risk of dropping out.
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.
How to Testify at a Legislative Committee Hearing
Telling Your Story at the Capitol
With House Committees now starting to meet on a regular basis to consider bills, Rep. Howard partnered with Texas Impact to produce an informative video on being a witness at a legislative hearing.
Team Howard Weekly Round-Up - 02.22.2017
It's another Capitol Update! Scott mentions some foster care legislation that is moving toward the House floor, and provides information on how to track bills, issues, and topics throughout the session.
How to Contact Your Legislator
Team Howard Has a New Member!
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 - 02.06.2017
This week's Capitol update discusses the Governor's State of the State address, as well as legislation targeting Sanctuary Cities. Also mentioned is the Governor's action to cut funding to vital programs in Travis County, as well as a new crowdfunding site to help make up for that loss in state grants.
Hate Has No Home Here
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.
Join Rep. Howard at 2017 What's Next on January 31st!
Team Howard Weekly Round-Up - 01.23.2017
The weekly update is back, with a quick discussion on the Presidential Inauguration, the Women's March at the Capitol, and the filing of the Senate Appropriations Bill.
Team Howard Weekly Round-Up - 01.17.2017
Rep. Howard Expands Breastfeeding Access at the Capitol
During the floor debate on the House Rules, Rep. Howard successfully offered an amendment to expand breastfeeding access at the Capitol. Her amendment calls for a secure and private space for breastfeeding near the House Chamber, which will be available to House Members, House staff, and properly-credentialed media. It's an important step toward expanding access for the greater public at the Capitol.