Since leaving television , Howard has become an increasingly active supporter of conservative causes , especially for gun rights . In 1989 , she was co-host of " The 700 Club " . Howard has been active in the leadership of both the National Rifle Association and the Texas Republican Party . Howard has served as a commissioner of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and is currently a commissioner of the Texas Commission on the Arts . She became involved in the NRA after meeting Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre at the 1988 Republican National Convention in New Orleans
1988 Republican National Convention
1988 Republican National Convention
Susan Howard