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Vikki Goodwin

Democrat

Overview

Texas state representative, first elected in 2018.

Facts from Texas House of Representatives: member biography.

How to reach them
Source: Open States

Bills they wrote

Bills and joint resolutions where they're the main author, since 2023. Laws first, then the ones that got furthest.

Wrote

129 bills

Became law

1 became law. Another 5 passed the House or Senate but didn't.

  • Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3323: Relating to food system security and resiliency planning.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5206: Relating to falsely representing that an animal is a service animal.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3325: Relating to notice by an appraisal district to an owner of residential property of the owner's potential eligibility for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property and the manner in which certain owners may apply for the exemption.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3322: Relating to the establishment of the office of food system security and resiliency in the Department of Agriculture.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2023HB 2229: Relating to the notice given to certain victims of family violence, stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 3, 2023HB 1855: Relating to the designation of highway safety corridors; increasing a fine.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jul 31, 2025HB 241: Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 29, 2025HB 224: Relating to emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 29, 2025HB 223: Relating to flood safety requirements for youth camps located near rivers, creeks, and streams.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 24, 2025HJR 26: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 24, 2025HB 196: Relating to the Texas Redistricting Commission.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 22, 2025HJR 23: Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 22, 2025HJR 24: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5300: Relating to a project to identify and address high injury road segments and the designation of highway safety corridors; increasing a fine.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5608: Relating to certain requirements regarding persons with disabilities enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4982: Relating to hate crimes, including criminal and civil liability for those crimes and the hate crime prevention grant program; increasing a criminal penalty.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4835: Relating to the pipeline transport and geologic storage of certain substances under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4861: Relating to mental health care and mental health assessment programs for first responders.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4863: Relating to required mental health awareness training for first responders.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HJR 198: Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4633: Relating to regulation of certain retail distribution centers; providing a civil penalty.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4634: Relating to quality standards for the sale of aggregates and concrete.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4598: Relating to imposing an employer contribution to support the subsidized child care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2025HB 4274: Relating to penalties for intimidation and harassment of election officials and election interference; creating criminal offenses.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2025HB 4252: Relating to a semiannual progress report by the commissioner of education on the performance of a school district or district campus to which a conservator, management team, or board of managers has been appointed.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2025HB 4038: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate the installation of a communication facility structure near the habitat of endangered species.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2025HB 4104: Relating to the adoption of a list of performance standards for the removal of a conservator, management team, or board of managers appointed to a school district.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2025HB 3593: Relating to the licensing of real estate inspectors.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 27, 2025HB 3467: Relating to the disclosure by a seller of certain real property to the purchaser of the property of information regarding the process for obtaining a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the storage, taking, or diversion of state water.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 27, 2025HB 3468: Relating to the disclosure by sellers of aggregates and concrete of the ingredients in and origin of the aggregates or concrete.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025HB 3102: Relating to exempting school districts impacted by education savings account programs from the recapture of maintenance and operations ad valorem tax revenue under the public school finance system.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025HB 3106: Relating to the development of certain regional water plans using safe yield water availability analyses.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025HB 3107: Relating to the development of a model policy by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System for the enforcement and implementation of state laws regarding certain persons prohibited by law from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025HB 3108: Relating to proof of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a person.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025HB 3091: Relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of injection wells used to dispose of oil and gas waste; authorizing a fee.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025HB 3105: Relating to establishing a minimum base wage for certain personal attendants under Medicaid and other programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025HB 3103: Relating to certain requirements for a school district to contract with an open-enrollment charter school or entity to operate a district campus.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2025HB 2751: Relating to the recusal of a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas in certain matters.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2025HB 2748: Relating to a pilot program to disburse payments to residential landlords when tenants terminate leases following family violence, certain sex offenses, or stalking.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 11, 2025HB 2676: Relating to abnormal skin growth education for certain occupational license holders and to the liability of those license holders and their employers for certain medical referrals.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 7, 2025HB 2567: Relating to equipment used or intended for use in testing or analyzing a controlled substance.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 4, 2025HB 2381: Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms; creating a criminal offense.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 4, 2025HB 2423: Relating to an exemption from the definition of abortion for treatment provided for a miscarriage.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 4, 2025HB 2422: Relating to seller's disclosures regarding water services for and water rights in residential real property.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 4, 2025HB 2425: Relating to the purpose of and programs administered by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 30, 2025HB 2250: Relating to the criminal offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 30, 2025HB 2255: Relating to the rights of the owner of the surface of the land on which certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas are located in connection with the performance of certain tests on the well.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 30, 2025HB 2252: Relating to air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 30, 2025HB 2251: Relating to exceptions to and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 30, 2025HB 2256: Relating to financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 23, 2025HB 2047: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 23, 2025HB 2044: Relating to certain offenses and conduct subject to expulsion that are associated with possessing, carrying, exhibiting, or using a firearm on or within 1,000 feet of school property.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 17, 2025HB 1956: Relating to the seizure of firearms by a peace officer during the emergency detention of certain persons who may have a mental illness.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 17, 2025HB 1934: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain child-care workers.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 17, 2025HB 1935: Relating to the adoption of the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 10, 2025HB 1810: Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 10, 2025HJR 108: Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the workforce housing fund to facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 9, 2025HB 1807: Relating to the self-administration of prescription anti-seizure medicine by a student at a public school.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 8, 2025HB 1770: Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program to reflect inflation.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 8, 2025HB 1792: Relating to the privacy of certain protected health information.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 20, 2024HB 1692: Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 10, 2024HB 1558: Relating to the expression of breast milk in public buildings and providing leave for state employees to donate breast milk.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 6, 2024HB 1537: Relating to the Licensed Professional Counselors Compact; authorizing fees.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 5, 2024HB 1529: Relating to production fees imposed by the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing an increase in the rate of the fee.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 21, 2024HB 1446: Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency on the effects of school district policies prohibiting student use of personal communication devices.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 21, 2024HB 1432: Relating to restrictive covenants regulating certain landscaping and water conservation practices.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 21, 2024HB 1447: Relating to campaign contribution limits for certain offices.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 21, 2024HB 1448: Relating to the dedication of certain federal money received for public education and the distribution to school districts of certain excess funds appropriated for the Foundation School Program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 20, 2024HB 1424: Relating to the structuring of water rates by retail public utilities to promote water conservation; authorizing a fee.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 20, 2024HB 1423: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 20, 2024HJR 100: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 13, 2024HB 1262: Relating to the purpose of and programs administered by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1096: Relating to the use of corporal punishment and to the reporting of certain information regarding the use of disciplinary measures or restraint by public schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 639: Relating to the inclusion by a licensed firearms dealer of a firearm safety device or secure firearm storage device and certain information with the transfer of a firearm.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 808: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 351: Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program to reflect inflation.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 937: Relating to the procedure by which certain special districts are required to provide notice of certain matters.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 384: Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 478: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 359: Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to assess a fine for discolored vegetation or turf during a period of residential watering restriction.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1245: Relating to a prohibition on the use of water on nonresidential property to irrigate nonfunctional turf during a drought.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 520: Relating to cottage food production operations.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 874: Relating to requiring a licensed firearms dealer to report certain sales or transfers of multiple semiautomatic rifles to law enforcement; creating a criminal offense.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 432: Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 430: Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain disabilities in determining eligibility for special education services in public schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 540: Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 585: Relating to the right to assistive reproductive technology treatments and procedures, including in vitro fertilization.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 494: Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school employees for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 711: Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1217: Relating to civil liability arising from a firearm hold agreement.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HJR 51: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 528: Relating to requiring public schools to provide to certain parents notice regarding certain incidents and risks related to the parent's child and suicide prevention materials.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 803: Relating to the monthly amount of longevity pay for state employees.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HJR 33: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 203: Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of certain leased residential real property.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 691: Relating to the minimum wage.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HJR 27: Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to a clean and healthy environment.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HJR 30: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a limitation on the maximum appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of certain leased residential real property.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 687: Relating to the establishment of a bullying prevention pilot program for public schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HJR 188: Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the workforce housing fund to facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5118: Relating to law enforcement radio interoperability and training.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4958: Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2023HB 3840: Relating to the extension of the deadline for plugging certain inactive wells under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2023HB 3839: Relating to financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2023HB 3943: Relating to the auditing of an electric cooperative or municipally owned electric utility by an independent third party auditor after a power outage.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2023HB 3941: Relating to municipally owned utility reports on infrastructure improvement and maintenance.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2023HB 3939: Relating to a study and report on transitioning to underground power lines.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2023HB 3636: Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a study on the feasibility of providing annual adjustments and an optional cash balance benefit under the system.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2023HB 3637: Relating to the equitable distribution of involuntary load shedding events.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2023HB 3632: Relating to the establishment of a housing assistance pilot program to assist certain students enrolled in public junior colleges.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2023HB 3454: Relating to the distribution to school districts of certain excess funds appropriated for the Foundation School Program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3326: Relating to the development of an extreme weather adaptation plan by certain entities.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 27, 2023HB 2905: Relating to air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 24, 2023HB 2831: Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain disabilities in determining eligibility for special education services in public schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 24, 2023HB 2825: Relating to the use of preferential voting in an election of officers of a municipality.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2023HJR 119: Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to a clean and healthy environment.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 8, 2023HB 2075: Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms other than handguns to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 8, 2023HB 2076: Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 8, 2023HB 2077: Relating to the development of a model policy by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System for the enforcement and implementation of state laws regarding certain persons prohibited by law from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 7, 2023HB 1995: Relating to requiring a licensed firearms dealer to report certain sales or transfers of multiple semiautomatic rifles to law enforcement; creating a criminal offense.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 3, 2023HB 1814: Relating to creating a special education certification to teach students with disabilities.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 3, 2023HB 1840: Relating to establishing a panel to study the regulation of law enforcement officers and law enforcement agencies.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 3, 2023HB 1919: Relating to the minimum wage.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 27, 2023HB 1792: Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HB 1753: Relating to the right to assistive reproductive technology treatments and procedures, including in vitro fertilization.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 18, 2023HJR 80: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 12, 2023HB 1295: Relating to electronic voter registration.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 12, 2023HB 1296: Relating to the recusal of a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas in certain matters.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 10, 2023HB 1245: Relating to campaign contribution limits for certain offices.
    Introduced

Source: Open States

How they voted

Final votes on bills that passed either chamber of the Texas legislature, since 2025. Votes on amendments, committees, and procedure are left out.

Votes shown

1,792 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Didn't vote on 95 of 1,792 votes (5%). Some of these may be excused absences, approved by the House ahead of time. The vote records we use don't say which.

By topic
Academic and Career-Oriented Education7 votes
    Agriculture and Livestock21 votes
      Appropriations7 votes
        Border Security4 votes
          Business and Commerce82 votes
            Congressional Redistricting, Select1 vote
              Corrections22 votes
                County and Regional Government36 votes
                  Courts and Civil Law (Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence)76 votes
                    Courts and Civil Law (Jurisprudence)19 votes
                      Criminal Justice80 votes
                        Criminal Law (Criminal Jurisprudence)57 votes
                          Culture, Recreation and Tourism22 votes
                            Defense and Veterans' Affairs17 votes
                              Dis Prev and Women's and Children's Health16 votes
                                Disaster Preparedness and Flooding13 votes
                                  Disaster Preparedness and Flooding, Select1 vote
                                    Economic Development16 votes
                                      Education K-1654 votes
                                        Elections23 votes
                                          Energy Resources18 votes
                                            Environmental Regulation22 votes
                                              Family and Fiduciary Relationships41 votes
                                                Finance4 votes
                                                  Government Efficiency67 votes
                                                    Health and Human Services59 votes
                                                      Higher Education50 votes
                                                        Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs55 votes
                                                          Human Services55 votes
                                                            Insurance37 votes
                                                              Intergovernmental Affairs39 votes
                                                                International Relations1 vote
                                                                  Juvenile Justice11 votes
                                                                    Land and Resource Management20 votes
                                                                      Licensing and Administrative Procedures37 votes
                                                                        Local Government53 votes
                                                                          Natural Resources58 votes
                                                                            Pensions, Investments and Financial Services42 votes
                                                                              Property Tax Appraisals13 votes
                                                                                Public Education56 votes
                                                                                  Public Health73 votes
                                                                                    State Affairs144 votes
                                                                                      State-Federal Relations1 vote
                                                                                        Taxes (Ways and Means)84 votes
                                                                                          Trade, Workforce and Economic Development38 votes
                                                                                            Transportation67 votes
                                                                                              Transportation Funding8 votes
                                                                                                Veterans' Affairs9 votes
                                                                                                  Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs43 votes
                                                                                                    Workforce13 votes

                                                                                                      Source: Open States, Texas Legislature Online. Topics from the state legislature.