Brent Howard Explained

Brent Howard
Birth Place:Southwestern Oklahoma, U.S.
Party:Republican
Education:Oklahoma State University–Stillwater (BS)
University of Oklahoma (JD)
New York University (LLM)
Spouse:Jennifer
State Senate:Oklahoma
District:38th
Term Start:January 14, 2019
Predecessor:Mike Schulz

Brent Howard is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 38th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on January 14, 2019.

Early life and education

Howard was born in Southwestern Oklahoma and raised in the town of Altus.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University–Stillwater, a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, and a Master of Laws from the New York University School of Law.[2]

Career

After graduating from law school, Howard established a private legal practice, where he specializes in estate and tax law.[3] He was elected to the Oklahoma Senate in November 2018 and assumed office on January 14, 2019. Howard also serves as vice chair of the Senate Finance Committee.[4] He endorsed Ron DeSantis for the 2024 presidential election.[5]

In 2024, Howard sponsored HB 4118, along with Representative David Hardin, which would weaken water protection laws by reducing regulations and penalties associated with industrial chicken waste contamination that flows into lakes and rivers.[6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Howard Declares Candidacy for Senate District 38 as Schulz Faces Term Limits The McCarville Report. 2021-06-13. en-US.
  2. Web site: Brent Howard Oklahoma Senate. 2021-06-13. oksenate.gov. en.
  3. Web site: 2020-08-13. 12:10 to the Top: Brent Howard. 2021-06-13. Southwest Ledger. en.
  4. Web site: Brent Howard. 2021-06-13. Ballotpedia. en.
  5. Web site: Ogles . Jacob . 2023-06-07 . 20 Oklahoma lawmakers endorse Ron DeSantis . 2023-06-08 . . en-US.
  6. Web site: Bill Information . 2024-02-21 . www.oklegislature.gov.
  7. Web site: 2024-02-20 . Oklahoma House Passes Bill With Protections to Poultry Growers Following Best Management Plans - Oklahoma Farm Report . 2024-02-21 . en-US.