Dr. Tom Oliverson

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…

Friends, The 89th Legislative Session has officially come to a close—and I’m proud to report that we delivered a slate of real conservative victories that put Texas families first. From expanding educational freedom and defending parental rights to strengthening public health and protecting our communities from crime and drugs, this session was focused on one…

Friends, Happy New Year! I hope that the holiday season was one of joy and warmth for you and your loved ones. In this edition of the Capitol Update, you can read about: Texas Values Gala U.S. Pastor Council Luncheon Reelection to House District 130 December District Events Recap Texas Values Gala On November 30th,…

Friends, Hope you all are enjoying the start of the school year! In this edition of the Capitol Update, you can read about: Tomball Night Recap HB 2012 in Effect Tomball Night Recap On August 4th the city of Tomball held its 51st Annual Tomball Night presented by HCA Houston Healthcare – Tomball. I was…

Friends, Hope you are all enjoying your summers! During the last week, Speaker Phelan and Lt. Gov. Patrick reached consensus on a legislative package aimed at alleviating the growing burden of property taxes on the residents of Texas. I am excited to share some of what our office has been up to the last few…

Friends, Happy July! Last Tuesday, Governor Abbott reconvened the Legislature for the 2nd Called Special of the 88th Legislative Session to focus on bringing long lasting property tax relief. I am excited to share some of what our office has been up to the last few weeks with you. In this edition of the Capitol…

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…