Representative Goodwin

Vikki Goodwin is serving her third term representing Texas House District 47 in Western Travis County which includes parts of Austin, Bee Cave and Lake Travis. In her three sessions, she has focused on supporting public schools, addressing health and public safety issues, and helping small businesses.

In her third session, four of her bills became law. Two of the laws, the Natalia Cox Act and Cati’s Act, both resulted from tragedies and both intend to prevent other families from going through similar tragedies. Another law expands Acudetox, a non-pharmaceutical mental health therapy, and her fourth law created the Texas Food System Security and Resiliency Planning Council.

Rep. Goodwin works across the aisle for sound policy that benefits the people of Texas.

For more about her stances, see her Priorities.

A Texan at Heart

In addition to raising a family in Southwest Austin, Vikki operates a small business and is a residential real estate broker. Over the years, Vikki has been involved in her community, volunteering on boards and with various organizations, including Rotary Club Southwest Austin, Impact Austin and the Shady Hollow HOA. Through her involvement, Vikki understands the issues that matter most to the residents of District 47.

Vikki grew up in Dallas, and moved to Austin in 1985 to attend the University of Texas, graduating with a BBA. She continued on to earn her masters, MPA, from the LBJ School of Public Affairs in 1991.

A Small Business Owner

As the broker and owner of Goodwin & Goodwin Real Estate, Vikki has sold homes in and around Austin for over twenty years. This has given Vikki a unique opportunity to work with — and listen to — Texans from all walks of life. She has first-hand knowledge of Austin’s affordable housing issues for both renters and owners, and the fast-paced growth and growing pains not just in Austin, but also in the Lake Travis area.

With growth comes the need to expand mobility options. Vikki stays in regular communication with TXDOT to advocate for roads and improved mobility in the central Texas region. 

A Community Leader

Vikki enjoys being active in her community, though her responsibilities in the Texas Legislature don’t leave her with a lot of spare time. Most recently, Vikki has spent time speaking to organizations about her experience in the Legislature and leadership. She regularly speaks to and volunteers with:

• Rotary Club

• Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America

• Boys State - American Legion

• Central Texas Food Bank Volunteer