Alma has a bachelor's degree and master's degree in education from Texas Southern University and a doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Houston. She resides in Texas and has two children.

Alma has worked as a teacher, principal, and administrator in the Houston Independent School District (HISD). 

Alma A. Allen currently serves as the State Representative for District 131. She was first elected in 2004 and is serving her 10th term. 

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Supports increasing the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes.

Supports the creation of urban land banks to enhance economic development and manage vacant properties.

- Supports increasing the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes.
- Supports the creation of urban land banks to enhance economic development and manage vacant properties.

Economy

Supports changing parole eligibility for inmates convicted of offenses committed when under 18 years of age.

Supports TX SB474, which makes it a criminal offense to unlawfully restrain a dog.

Supports Texas Senate Bill (SB) 474, which makes it a criminal offense to unlawfully restrain a dog.

Supports TX SB623, which investigates and punishes sexual offenses, establishes protective orders, and creates a state sexual offense prevention and response system.

Supports SB 623, which enhances sexual offense investigation and punishment, establishes a state sexual offense prevention and response office, and addresses crime victims' compensation.

Supports increasing criminal penalties for civil rights violations and sexual misconduct with incarcerated individuals.

Supports rehabilitation programs for incarcerated individuals, including substance abuse and job training programs.

Supports TX HB2633, which provides resources to human trafficking victims and establishes the trafficked persons grant program.

Supports Texas House Bill (HB) 2633, which relates to resources provided to human trafficking victims and the establishment of the trafficked persons grant program.

- Supports changing parole eligibility for inmates convicted of offenses committed when under 18 years of age.
- Supports Texas Senate Bill (SB) 474, which makes it a criminal offense to unlawfully restrain a dog.
- Supports SB 623, which enhances sexual offense investigation and punishment, establishes a state sexual offense prevention and response office, and addresses crime victims' compensation.
- Supports increasing criminal penalties for civil rights violations and sexual misconduct with incarcerated individuals.
- Supports rehabilitation programs for incarcerated individuals, including substance abuse and job training programs.
- Supports Texas House Bill (HB) 2633, which relates to resources provided to human trafficking victims and the establishment of the trafficked persons grant program.

Public Safety

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Healthcare

Aims to lessen the emphasis on standardized testing in education.

Supports loan repayment programs for Speech Pathologists and Audiologists.

As a state representative, expanded children's access to autism therapy.

Supports TX SB288, which prevents the loss of benefits and certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.

Supports SB 288, which prevents benefit loss and ensures employer contributions for certain Texas Teacher Retirement System retirees who return to work.

- Aims to lessen the emphasis on standardized testing in education.
- Supports loan repayment programs for Speech Pathologists and Audiologists.
- As a state representative, expanded children's access to autism therapy.
- Supports SB 288, which prevents benefit loss and ensures employer contributions for certain Texas Teacher Retirement System retirees who return to work.

Education

Supports middle mile broadband service provided by an electric utility.

Supports TX HB5, which expands broadband services to underserved areas.

Supports HB 5, which expands broadband services to underserved areas.

- Supports middle mile broadband service provided by an electric utility.
- Supports HB 5, which expands broadband services to underserved areas.

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Alma A. Allen

Supports the creation of an urban land bank by municipalities.

Supports Texas House Bill (HB) 3853, which relates to middle mile broadband service provided by an electric utility.

As a city council member, improved cost-effectiveness in disability transportation.

Supports the establishment of the urban air mobility advisory committee.

Supports Texas Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 2, which proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem (property) taxation for public school purposes.

Supports TX SB763, which creates an advisory committee to promote the development of urban air mobility.

- Supports increasing the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes.
- Supports the creation of urban land banks to enhance economic development and manage vacant properties.
- Supports middle mile broadband service provided by an electric utility.
- Supports TX HB5, which expands broadband services to underserved areas.
- Supports TX SB288, which prevents the loss of benefits and certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.

Supports legislation to prevent unlawful restraint of dogs.

Supports gun buyback programs to reduce gun violence.

Supports TX HB686, which changes parole eligibility for certain youthful offenders.

Supports community supervision conditions that prohibit contact with certain individuals to enhance public safety.

Supports measures for investigating and punishing sexual assaults, issuing protective orders, providing crime victims' compensation, and establishing a state sexual assault prevention and response program.

Supports legislation that relates to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses and certain recordings created by peace officers during an investigation or other law enforcement activity.

Supports TX HB3157, which increases criminal penalties for violating the civil rights of and engaging in sexual activity with persons in custody.

Supports legislation that allows credit toward payment of fines and costs for misdemeanants confined in jail or prison before sentencing.

Supports TX HB569, which relates to credit toward payment of a fine and costs for certain misdemeanants confined in jail or prison before sentencing.

- Supports changing parole eligibility for inmates convicted of offenses committed when under 18 years of age.
- Supports TX SB474, which makes it a criminal offense to unlawfully restrain a dog.
- Supports TX SB623, which investigates and punishes sexual offenses, establishes protective orders, and creates a state sexual offense prevention and response system.
- Supports increasing criminal penalties for civil rights violations and sexual misconduct with incarcerated individuals.
- Supports rehabilitation programs for incarcerated individuals, including substance abuse and job training programs.
- Supports TX HB2633, which provides resources to human trafficking victims and establishes the trafficked persons grant program.

Supports transitioning case management services for children and pregnant women to a managed care model.

Supports Medicaid and Healthy Texas Women program benefits.

Supports the use of telecommunications and information technology in healthcare services, including Medicaid and public benefits programs.

Served on the House Committee on Public Education.

As a Houston City Council member, created the Brays Oaks Management District, Five Corners.

Secured a $1 million grant for Townwood Park.

Believes in honoring educational achievements, as demonstrated by presenting the El Franco Lee Lifetime Achievement Award at the JRR dinner.

Supports passing the I am Vanessa Guillén Act.

Believes in supporting local education initiatives and community involvement in school programs.

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Supports SB 2166, which creates the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 580, allowing it to issue bonds and impose taxes and fees.

Supports Texas House Bill (HB) 2022, which enrolls certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.

Supports the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 580, which would have the authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Supports legislation related to the enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.

- Aims to lessen the emphasis on standardized testing in education.
- Supports loan repayment programs for Speech Pathologists and Audiologists.
- As a state representative, expanded children's access to autism therapy.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Supports the establishment of a committee to study the formation of a Texas Bicentennial Commission.

Supports legislation to protect the benefits and employer contributions for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.

Supports the passage of the I am Vanessa Guillén Act.

Dr. Alma A. Allen has a Bachelor of Science and Master of Education from Texas Southern University and a Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston. She resides in Texas and has two children.

Dr. Alma A. Allen is a State Representative for District 131 and a former member of the Texas State Board of Education. She has 39 years of experience as a teacher, principal, and administrator in the Houston Independent School District (HISD). She also served as Vice Chair of the Corrections Committee.

Alma A. Allen is a State Representative for District 131 and has served as Vice Chair of the Corrections Committee. She has also been a member of the Texas State Board of Education for 12 years.

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