| Dr. Tom Oliverson represents Texas' 130th State House District in northwest Harris County, including the communities of Tomball, Cypress, Waller, and Hockley. During the 88th Legislative Session, he served as the chair of the House Insurance Committee and was a member of the Public Health and Health Care Reform Committees. Additionally, Oliverson was recently selected as the Chair of the House Republican Caucus.
His first session culminated in his Republican colleagues choosing him as the "Best Freshman Legislator" of the 85th Legislative Session. In his second session, Texas Monthly named him one of the "Best Legislators of the 86th Session." Oliverson has authored legislation on a diverse set of issues including healthcare, education, local government, religious freedoms, and the 2nd Amendment.
He is the immediate past President of the National Council of State Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) and is active with the National Association of Christian Lawmakers, where he served as the chair of the National Legislative Council. Dr. Oliverson serves on multiple healthcare task forces including the Texas Conservative Coalition, American Legislative Exchange Council, and National Conference of State Legislatures. In his professional career, Oliverson is a board-certified anesthesiologist and partner at US Anesthesia Partners, the largest anesthesia group in Texas. |