Vikki Goodwin

Vikki Ann Goodwin is a Texas Democratic member of the Texas [House of Representatives] for House District 47, which is located in Travis County, Texas. She is also a small business owner, owning a residential real estate business with her husband.

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. 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.

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. Her service as a State Representative has been focused on issues concerning public education, child welfare, and comprehensive healthcare.
Goodwin is known for her work helping pass 'Cati's Act', a drowning prevention act meant to expand safety regulations for children under twelve. 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.
In 2025, Goodwin was one of the Democratic members of the Texas House who participated in a quorum-bust to attempt and delay the passage of controversial new congressional maps. While she was absent from the state, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit to have her seat, along with those of 12 other representatives, declared vacant and remove them from office.
During the 89th legislative session she was a member of the House Appropriations Committee and the House Insurance Committee. In prior legislative sessions, she served on the House Committees of Agriculture and Livestock, Environmental Regulation, Homeland Security and Public Safety, Urban Affairs, and the House Select Committee on Community Safety.
In May 2025, Goodwin announced her candidacy for Lieutenant Governor in the 2026 election.