See where Gupta and Howard stand on the budget and health care. Names follow official Travis County election filings.
Anthony Gupta (Republican), Donna Howard (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 48; Donna Howard is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Anthony Gupta is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
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Donna Howard is the Democratic incumbent for Texas House District 48, serving since 2006. She worked as a critical care nurse at Brackenridge and Seton hospitals and served as Austin's first hospital-based Patient Education Coordinator, according to her official biography, and holds a bachelor's degree in nursing and a master's degree in health education from the University of Texas.
Who is running for Texas House District 48 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 48, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Anthony Gupta and Donna Howard. Candidate information follows official Travis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on the budget and health care.
When is the Texas House District 48 election in Texas?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Travis County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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