Dr. Tom Oliverson

Friends, Welcome back to Capitol Update. It has been some time since our last newsletter, but as we prepare for the 90th Legislative Session, I want to reconnect with you and provide updates on the work being done both at the Capitol and here in House District 130. Moving forward, we plan to resume these…

Friends, Early Voting is underway! This constitutional amendment election, Texans will vote on 17 propositions, including one that affirms parents’ rights and responsibilities: Proposition 15. Vote FOR Proposition 15 Proposition 15 reaffirms a fundamental truth: parents—not schools—should guide their children’s upbringing. If approved, Proposition 15 would amend the Texas Constitution to state: “To enshrine truths…

Friend, Did you know there’s an election on November 4th? Texans will vote on 17 constitutional amendments, including major property tax relief: Proposition 11 and Proposition 13. Vote FOR Propositions 11 and 13 If approved, Proposition 11 would raise the school property tax homestead exemption for elderly or disabled homeowners from $10,000 to $60,000. Proposition 13…

Friends, I take election integrity very seriously. That’s why I am supporting a proposed constitutional amendment that will be on the ballot November 4th: Proposition 16. This amendment would add language to the Texas Constitution to explicitly state that “persons who are not citizens of the United States” cannot vote in our state. While U.S. citizenship is already…

Friends, I’m proud to share some important news: two bills I authored to protect law enforcement in Harris County have passed the Texas Legislature and are now headed to the Governor’s desk. House Bill 192 protects Harris County law enforcement funding from political games. If county leaders want to cut funding, they must first get voter approval—plain…

Friends, Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to keep our families safe. When danger strikes, they should have the resources to get crime off our streets—without fearing political games will strip those resources away. That’s why I authored House Bill 192, which expands on the protections first passed in SB…

Friends, I’m sure you’ve seen the news of Texas House Democrats fleeing the state. They have done this before, and as history shows, it only delays the good work we are elected to do for the people of Texas—it achieves nothing. The Texas House and Senate have decided to adjourn Sine Die if we cannot reach a quorum…

Friends, As a physician, I’ve seen firsthand how labor shortages have strained our healthcare system. That’s why I authored House Bill 2038: the DOCTOR Act. This legislation tackles Texas’s healthcare workforce shortage by tapping into underutilized groups: Foreign-trained doctors who meet Texas standards and can practice under provisional licenses Medical school graduates who didn’t match into a residency program but…

Friends, After an incredible Legislative Session where we delivered big wins for Texans, my colleagues and I are headed back to the State Capitol to continue the work we started. The Special Session begins next Monday, and we’ll be focused on advancing key priorities outlined by Governor Greg Abbott. That includes strengthening protections for unborn children, eliminating…

Friends, What a blessing it is to live in the Land of the Free! As we prepare to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day, I’m filled with gratitude—for the freedoms we enjoy, for the opportunity to serve you, and for the countless liberty-loving Texans who stand strong for our shared values. It has been one of…