Rep. Goodwin, Vikki

Biography

Representative Vikki Goodwin is serving her fourth term in the Texas House of Representatives, where she proudly represents District 47 in western Travis County. Her district includes portions of southwest Austin, Bee Cave, Lakeway, and the surrounding Lake Travis area. First elected in 2018, Rep. Goodwin has built a strong reputation as a responsive, thoughtful legislator committed to the well-being of her constituents and the long-term success of Texas.

A native Texan and long-time resident of Shady Hollow, Goodwin earned both her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Government and her Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a small business owner and real estate broker who brings private-sector experience and a problem-solving mindset to her work at the Capitol. Her active involvement in local boards, commissions, and volunteer initiatives has given her a firsthand view of the everyday challenges facing Texas families—from medical debt and housing costs to education gaps and public safety.

In the 88th Legislative Session, Rep. Goodwin successfully passed a number of impactful bills. These include Cati’s Act, a drowning prevention measure aimed at improving safety in child care centers, and the Natalia Cox Act, which strengthens responses to domestic violence. She also passed legislation expanding AcuDetox, a non-invasive therapy supporting mental health and recovery services, and led the creation of the Texas Food Security and Resiliency Council, aimed at ensuring more stable and accessible food systems across the state.

Beyond the bills she passed, Rep. Goodwin has been a strong advocate for issues such as public school funding, gun safety reforms, environmental protection, and affordable housing. She co-authored legislation to raise salaries for state employees and to provide cost-of-living adjustments for retired teachers—two areas she continues to champion. Looking ahead to the 89th Session, she plans to file the Affordable Rent Act, aimed at improving housing affordability for working families.

Goodwin’s legislative work is grounded in community input. She regularly meets with constituents, listens to their concerns, and brings their voices to the Capitol. Her advocacy is driven by a belief that good governance requires both fiscal responsibility and compassion—balancing a sound budget with smart investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and natural resources.

With deep roots in the Austin area, Vikki Goodwin is proud to serve the people of District 47. Her leadership is guided by the belief that Texas can be both economically strong and socially responsible—and that government should work for everyone, not just the well-connected.