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My call to public service came from God’s plan for me and my family. It was God’s calling that led me to run for office and it is His call once again that brings me back.  Since my first election, I have become a respected voice for prosperity, limited government, and innovative policy solutions in Austin. Many of my legislative achievements have received national acclaim and several are now national model policies. With God’s blessing, I have the strength and vision to continue to serve our community, and I humbly ask for your continued support!

During the 88th Legislative Session, Dr. Oliverson was selected to be the Vice-Chair of the House Republican Caucus. He also serves on the House Public Health committee, the Healthcare Reform select-committee, and as the Chair of the Insurance committee.

His first session culminated with him being chosen by his Republican colleagues as “Best Freshman Legislator” of the 85th legislative session. In his second session, he was named by Texas Monthly as one of the “best legislators of the 86th session”. Dr. Oliverson has authored legislation on a diverse set of issues including: healthcare, education, local government, religious freedoms, the 2nd amendment and protecting the unborn.

Dr. Oliverson is active with the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL), where he serves as the Chairman of the Workers Compensation Insurance Committee and as a member of the Executive Committee. He is also active with the National Association of Christian Lawmakers, where he is the Chair of the National Legislative Council. Dr. Oliverson serves on multiple healthcare taskforces, including the Texas Conservative Coalition, American Legislative Exchange Council, and National Conference of State Legislatures.

Dr. Oliverson was named an AARP Champion 2 legislative sessions in a row, was awarded one of the highest awards by the Texas Nurses Association, and was recognized as a top conservative by the American Conservative Union, the organization behind CPAC, and by the Texas Conservative Coalition.

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Capitol Update: February

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Friends, I hope your year is off to a wonderful start! With the 88th Legislative Session kicking off last month, Team Oliverson has been busy making sure we do our best to represent District 130 in Austin! In this edition of the Capitol Update, you can read about:  31 Days into the 88th Texas Association…

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Press Release

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Representative Oliverson Files Bills Targeting ESG and Abortion Tourism Austin, Texas – State Representative Tom Oliverson, M.D. (R-Cypress) this week filed conservative legislation targeting business practices that are out-of-step with Texas values. House Bills 1239 and 1280 seek to protect Texas industry and ensure compliance with state law. House Bill 1239 prohibits insurance companies from…

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Capitol Update: January 6

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Friends, As we say goodbye to 2022 and welcome in 2023, I want to wish you all a Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with friends and family. As always, Team Oliverson has been hard at work the last couple of weeks as we prepare for the upcoming 88th Legislative…

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Proud to lead the fight to end the abusive and unscientific practices of gender mutilation in children. Legal challenges may come, but SB14 was written carefully and will prevail! ... See MoreSee Less

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You lie about gender care. "Harrison says he felt shocked into action when he came to believe that young children were undergoing significant, irreversible surgeries. Harrison says he’s seen photos online that purport to show children who have undergone these procedures. There’s one problem with Harrison’s story: the photos do not evidence something happening to young children in Texas. Across the United States, medical guidelines already prevent gender-affirmation surgery for any prepubescent patient. The American Academy of Pediatricians has the official position that gender-affirmation bottom surgery should be reserved for patients older than eighteen, and that “top surgery” (mastectomies or breast augmentation) can be offered on a case-by-case basis for patients older than fifteen. Last August, PolitiFact tried to find instances of young patients receiving surgery, in response to claims from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that surgeons were “literally chopping off the private parts of young kids.” It could only find a solitary example of someone younger than fifteen receiving top surgery—a double mastectomy. Reporters likewise found just one example of a patient younger than eighteen receiving “bottom surgery”: Jazz Jennings, a reality TV star, who underwent the procedure when she was just shy of her eighteenth birthday (Jennings socially transitioned when she was six years old). The other focus of Harrison’s legislation is an actual treatment being offered to young children. His bill would also outlaw puberty blockers—which delay the onset of puberty and can give children and their parents valuable time to decide what their long-term plans are—and other forms of hormonal therapies, such as testosterone or estrogen. Hormone treatments are supported by the pediatric community—and have been offered for decades to children who hit puberty at a very young age. The sorts of difficult decisions and trade-offs young transgender patients and their parents must navigate are similar to the decisions any child and parent might have to make about medical care. Every day in Texas, families make major choices that will affect their children’s future health and well-being. The risks of playing high school football, for instance, can be greater than those of puberty blockers. Doctors prescribe children steroids—a form of hormonal treatment—for hay fever, hives, sprained ankles, and a host of other conditions. And while mastectomies have become more common in recent years as a treatment for gender dysphoria, the number of teens getting “top” surgery is still dwarfed by the number of teenage girls getting cosmetic breast enhancement surgery before they’re eighteen. Harrison and other Republicans have not filed legislation targeting hormonal or cosmetic treatments offered to young patients in these other common scenarios, remaining focused on doctors who help young patients embrace trans identities."

I have proudly voted repeatedly for significant property tax relief and remain committed to supporting proposals which support my goal of eliminating all school M&O property taxes through use of surplus revenue and compression.Texas House Republicans have been hard at work this session to deliver the largest property tax cut in Texas history, voting to pass it THREE times. Each time, the Texas Senate has failed to bring any of the House’s proposals up for consideration. #txlege ... See MoreSee Less

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I have proudly voted repeatedly for significant property tax relief and remain committed to supporting proposals which support my goal of eliminating all school M&O property taxes through use of surplus revenue and compression.

Thank you all for the kind birthday wishes yesterday! ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy Birthday!🎂🎉🎈

Happy Birthday 🎁🎉🎂

I hope you had a wonderful birthday 🥳

Well,, I missed the day but can keep the wishes and Blessings going…..

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