Texas State House District 50

“From the flooded streets of Georgetown to the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, I've been there when our community needed help. Now, I'm ready to take that same energy to the Texas State Capitol.” (Campaign website (howardolsen4texas.com))

“Dedicated to serving the backbone of our community—those who protect, educate, and serve our great state.” (Campaign website (howardolsen4texas.com))

“I stand for the fireman and the firewoman. I stand for the paramedic and the 911 operator who answers that phone in our darkest hour. They deserve our unwavering support.” (Campaign website (howardolsen4texas.com))

“I am running to protect and strengthen public education, because strong schools are the foundation of opportunity and economic stability. Texas has underfunded public education for too long, harming students, educators and families.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

“I am committed to protecting reproductive health care and expanding access to affordable comprehensive health care for all Texans. Health care decisions should be made by patients and medical professionals, not politicians.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

“Texas must make smart, long-term investments that prepare communities for growth and extreme weather while keeping Central Texas affordable. I support workforce development aligned with good-paying jobs, disaster preparedness through wildfire and flood mitigation, a reliable and resilient energy grid, and strong infrastructure.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))