Incumbent Penny Shaw and challenger Amanda Labrie will face off in the Texas House Of Representatives District 148.

See what the candidates said in response to a questionnaire from Community Impact.

What you need to know 

Early voting begins Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30, according to the Texas Secretary of State's website. Election Day is Nov. 3, and polls are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
 
Registered voters can cast their ballot at any polling location during early voting and on Election Day. Voters can visit www.harrisvotes.com for more information.

Beauty salon Jalia Walda Salon, also called America's Express Braiders, is coming soon to Cypress off FM 529, RESOLUT RE real estate representatives confirmed.

What they offer: The Cypress location will be the second Jalia Walda Salon in the Houston area, with one location currently open on Hillcroft Ave., per the website.

Per the salon's Tik Tok account, Jalia Walda Salon offers braiding, lash and nail services while offering food and drink for its customers. According to the website, the salon offers a variety of braiding styles and lengths accepting walk-ins and appointments.

Each customer is assigned two braiders and has the option to add an additional for a fee while also having the option to book one of the salon's private rooms, per the salon's social media.

• 20440 FM 529, Cypress

Since late May, all autonomous vehicle companies have been required to receive authorization from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to operate on Texas roads. During an Aug. 25 hearing, state senators heard the first testimony on autonomous vehicle safety since the new regulations took effect.

The overview: To date, the DMV has received 42 complaints about driverless vehicles, officials said.

No complaints have led the agency to suspend or revoke an autonomous vehicle operator's authorization. That occurs "when the operation has resulted in or is likely to result in serious bodily injury," according to Corrie Thompson, who leads the DMV’s enforcement division.

Zooming in: Lawmakers said they wanted to ensure driverless vehicles were not rolling out too quickly, adding that they hoped the vehicles would help address Texas' high rate of fatal crashes.

Lt. William White, who leads the Austin Police Department’s highway enforcement division, said first responders have seen consistent issues with AVs, including when a Waymo blocked an ambulance for about 28 seconds following the deadly March 1 Sixth Street shooting.