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Tom Oliverson

Tom Oliverson

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State Assembly · House District 130

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Biography

Tom Oliverson is a Republican representing Texas House District 130 in northwest Harris County, including the communities of Tomball, Cypress, Waller, and Hockley. A board-certified anesthesiologist and managing partner at US Anesthesia Partners, he has served in the Texas House since 2017, currently as Majority Leader . Notable achievements include being named “Best Freshman Legislator” of the 85th Session by Republican colleagues, “Best Legislator” of the 86th Session by Texas Monthly, past Chair of the House Insurance Committee, and immediate past President of the National Council of State Insurance Legislators . He has authored legislation on healthcare, education, local government, religious freedoms, Second Amendment rights, and protecting the unborn, and serves on committees like Appropriations, Environmental Regulation, and Redistricting.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: Intern in Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine ; Resident in Anesthesiology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine .
  • Professional Experience: Partner, Greater Houston Anesthesiology ; Medical Director, SurginSite of Southeast Texas ; President/CEO, EDOB Holdings Company ; Chair, Office-Based Anesthesia Committee and Legislative Key Contacts Committee, Texas Society of Anesthesiologists.
  • Political Experience: Elected to Texas House District 130 ; Majority Leader ; Vice-Chair, House Republican Caucus ; former Chair, House Republican Caucus and House Insurance Committee; member of Public Health, Healthcare Reform, and other committees; active in Texas Conservative Coalition, American Legislative Exchange Council, National Conference of State Legislatures, National Association of Christian Lawmakers , National Rifle Association, and Texas State Rifle Association.

Committees

4 assignments
Health Care Affordability Select member
Appropriations member
Environmental Regulation member
Redistricting member

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 130
Born
June 8, 1972 (54 years old)
Mailing
Room E2.408, P.O. Box 12910, Austin, TX 78711