Rep. Oliverson, Tom

Biography

Dr. Tom Oliverson represents Texas’ 130th State House District in northwest Harris County, including the communities of Tomball, Cypress, Waller, and Hockley. During the 89th Legislative Session Dr. Oliverson served as a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the House Committee on Redistricting, and the House Committee on Environmental Regulation. Additionally, Dr. Oliverson was selected to be the Chair of the House Republican Caucus.

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.

He is the immediate past President of the National Council of State Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) and is active with the National Association of Christian Lawmakers, where he served as the chair of the National Legislative Council. Dr. Oliverson serves on multiple healthcare task forces including the Texas Conservative Coalition, American Legislative Exchange Council, and National Conference of State Legislatures. In his professional career, Oliverson is a board-certified anesthesiologist and partner at US Anesthesia Partners, the largest anesthesia group in Texas.