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Tom earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Sam Houston State University and a medical degree from Baylor University School of Medicine. He lives in Cypress with his wife Jennifer and their 3 children. They are members of Jersey Village Baptist Church.

Tom is a managing partner and anesthesiologist at US Anesthesia Partners. He is also the president and chief executive officer of the real estate company EDOB Holdings. 

Tom Oliverson is a state representative for State House District 130. He was elected in 2016 and is serving his 4th term. He serves as the vice-chair of the House Republican Caucus and is the chair of the House Insurance Committee, 

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Supports reducing school district maintenance and operations (M&O) property taxes to alleviate the tax burden on individuals and prevent displacement.

Supports reducing school district maintenance and operations (M&O) property taxes.

Opposes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) investment practices, believing they harm Texas's economy and business operations.

Supports spending over $12 billion to reduce the school property tax rate for homeowners and business properties.

Supports a $100,000 homestead exemption for homeowners who homestead their homes.

Supports a $100,000 homestead exemption for homeowners.

Supports a 3-year pilot project that provides a 20% reduction on appraised values for non-homesteaded properties valued at $5 million and under.

Supports a 3-year pilot project that provides a 20% reduction on appraised values for non-homesteaded properties valued at $5 million or less.

- Supports reducing school district maintenance and operations (M&O) property taxes.
- Opposes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) investment practices, believing they harm Texas's economy and business operations.
- Supports spending over $12 billion to reduce the school property tax rate for homeowners and business properties.
- Supports a $100,000 homestead exemption for homeowners.
- Supports a 3-year pilot project that provides a 20% reduction on appraised values for non-homesteaded properties valued at $5 million or less.

Economy

Passed Senate Bill 23, which requires voter approval to defund local law enforcement and allows citizens to report suspected funding reductions.

As a state representative, supported Senate Bill (SB) 23, which requires voter approval to defund local law enforcement and allows citizens to report suspected funding reductions.

- As a state representative, supported Senate Bill (SB) 23, which requires voter approval to defund local law enforcement and allows citizens to report suspected funding reductions.
- Opposes gun control.

Public Safety

Supports Senate Bill (SB) 14, which bans gender modification surgeries and puberty blockers for minors.

Supports SB 14, which bans gender-affirming surgeries and puberty blockers for minors.

Opposes employee healthcare policies that support abortion travel.

- Opposes abortion access.
- Supports SB 14, which bans gender-affirming surgeries and puberty blockers for minors.
- Opposes employee healthcare policies that support abortion travel.

Healthcare

Supports programs that provide educational opportunities for underserved and disabled students.

- Supports programs that provide educational opportunities for underserved and disabled students.

Education

As of September 7, 2024, Tom Oliverson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Tom Oliverson

Tom earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Sam Houston State University and a medical degree from Baylor University School of Medicine. He lives in Cypress with his wife Jennifer and their three children. They are members of Jersey Village Baptist Church.

Tom Oliverson currently serves as the State Representative for Texas District 130. He was elected in 2016 and is serving his fourth term. He serves as the vice-chair of the House Republican Caucus and is the chair of the House Insurance Committee, 

Opposes institutional investors influencing insurers with "subjective external factors," believing it harms the Texas economy and its citizens.

Opposes the use of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores to set insurance rates.

Believes small businesses are "the engines of the economy."

Supports legislation that will save small businesses money on the franchise tax and create new positions on local appraisal boards.

Believes American prosperity is best served through small business ownership and volunteerism.

Supports Texas’ back-to-school sales tax holiday, allowing certain items to be purchased tax-free for a limited time.

Filed House Bill (HB) 1239 to protect Texas industry and ensure compliance with state law.

Supports policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and financial stability.

Said, "Contributions to the Friends of Tom Oliverson are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes."

Opposes House Bill 1280, which prohibits Texas corporations from deducting healthcare expenses from its franchise tax if it provides abortion tourism services to its employees.

Supports House Bill (HB) 1280, which penalizes Texas corporations if they financially support their employees' efforts to get an abortion.

Supports the "Hard Hats for Little Heads" program, which promotes child safety by encouraging the use of helmets.

Supports the American Automobile Association’s Youth & Family Safety Program.

Supports honoring the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the bravery of first responders.

Supports child safety and injury prevention by distributing helmets to children.

Supports organizations that advocate for conservative values, including public safety.

Supports the AAA’s Youth & Family Safety Program.

Supports the "Hard Hats for Little Heads" program, which promotes safety helmet use among children.

Supports funding the Harris County Constables Office to enhance public safety.

Believes in learning from past experiences to inform gun control policies.

Supports promoting youth and family safety.

Supports public safety initiatives for children, such as distributing helmets.

Supports free children's bike helmet fittings and giveaways.

Believes in studying the implications of excessive health care costs on Texas Medicaid, private health insurance, individuals, businesses, and state government.

Believes in examining factors like transparency, competition, and patient incentives to improve health care affordability.

Plans to review access to and affordability of prescription drugs.

Opposes House Bill 1239, which prohibits insurance companies from using environmental, social, and governance scores (ESG) or diversity, equity, and inclusions factors (DEI) as criteria when setting rates.

Believes that reducing barriers for home use tests could help slow the spread of viruses.

Believes in urging the Federal Drug Administration to issue an emergency use.

Supports the use of home-use influenza tests.

Believes in reviewing state laws and regulations to identify and eliminate barriers to competition in the insurance marketplace.

Believes in addressing healthcare insurance issues, as evidenced by participation in the House Insurance Committee Interim Hearing.

Believes point-of-care flu tests should be available for home use.

Supports the use of Tamiflu and similar drugs for infected persons if taken early in the course of infection.

Believes in examining and potentially relaxing government mandates on private insurance to reduce premiums and out-of-pocket costs.

Supports public safety through legislation like Senate Bill 14, which prohibits gender-affirming medical procedures for minors.

Supports SB 14, which prohibits gender-affirming medical procedures for minors.

Recognized by Lone Star College for helping underserved students.

Supports teachers and believes they are essential to community strength.

Believes in showcasing the national motto in schools and supports legislation that allows teachers to display it in their classrooms.

Supports student representation in higher education governance, as evidenced by his support of the appointment of Edward Carrizales-Saucedo as the student regent on the University of Houston System Board of Regents for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Opposes childhood gender reassignment surgery.

Believes in maintaining open communication with constituents regarding education issues.

Supports local school board governance and leadership.

Supports donating National Motto posters to local school districts.

Tom Oliverson lives in Cypress, Texas, with his wife Jennifer and their three children. He is a member of Jersey Village Baptist Church.

Dr. Tom Oliverson is a managing partner and practicing anesthesiologist at US Anesthesia Partners, the largest anesthesia group in Texas. He also serves as the Chair of the Insurance Committee in the Texas House of Representatives.

Tom Oliverson represents Texas' 130th State House District and has been in office since at least the 85th legislative session. He serves as the Vice-Chair of the House Republican Caucus, Chair of the House Insurance Committee, and is a member of the House Public Health and Healthcare Reform committees. Oliverson has run for office multiple times, including his current bid for re-election.

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