

Tom Oliverson
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tom Oliverson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 130
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, M.D., 1999
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, B.S., 1994
Kingwood High School, Kingwood, H.S. diploma, 1990
WORK & MILITARY
Greater Houston Anesthesiology, Managing Partner, 2004-2016
Washington Univ. St. Louis/Barnes Jewish Hosp., Resident in Anesthesiology, 2001-2003
Baylor College of Medicine, Intern in Internal Medicine, 2000-2001
AFFILIATIONS
Jersey Village Baptist Church, Deacon, Sunday school teacher, The Met Baptist Church
Sunday school teacher, Family Life Ministries, Ministry Partner
Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, Delegate, Committee Chair, American Society of Anesthesiologists
Alternate Delegate, BSA Troop 179, Assistant Scout Master
NRA, Patron Life Member, Golden Eagle, Wounded Warrior Project
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative HD-130, 2017-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017
100%
2019
100%
2019
91%, 87% (cum.)†
2019
80%
2019
83%, 80% (cum.)†
2019
79%
2019
77%
2019
73%, 73% (cum.)†
2019
72%
2019
|100%
2019
|91%, 87% (cum.)†
2019
|80%
2019
|83%, 80% (cum.)†
2019
|79%
2019
|77%
2019
|73%, 73% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
29%
2019
50%, 25% (cum.)†
2019
4%
2019
F
2019
|29%
2019
|50%, 25% (cum.)†
2019
|4%
2019
|F
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Texas State Rifle Association
Texas Values Action
OTHER (10)
C Club of Houston
Greg Abbott
HRBC, Houston's Premier Business Coalition
*National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Texas
*Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Gov. Greg Abbott
AGFUND
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (32)
Allen Fletcher (2015)
Andrew Harris (2014)
Brandon Creighton (2014)
Briscoe Cain (2019)
Charles Schwertner (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Dan Patrick (2018)
Empower Texans (2015)
John Zerwas (2015)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
National Rifle Association (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2018)
General Contractors' Association of Pennsylvania (2016)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2018)
International Union of Police Associations (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to reduce government waste across the budget. We should also reduce the tax burden on our citizens.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It simply means government cannot come into your place of worship and dictate what you religious beliefs must be.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Making healthcare a government service will not make it affordable, it will make it expensive and inefficient. To increase access to affordable healthcare for every Texan we must make prices transparent. The cost of healthcare is always hidden in this country, by making prices transparent we will empower patients and consumers to make the best healthcare decisions for themselves. I have passed legislation to end surprise medical billing, make drug pricing transparent, and protect consumers at emergency rooms. As a physician and a legislator, I will continue to fight for Texans in the Legislature.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigrants must follow the rule of law and apply to enter the United States legally.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Promotion of the LGBT agenda in public schools, including teaching of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”, is completely inappropriate and should be opposed at the state and local level.
Strongly Agree
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God, the maker of all things, who is without beginning or end. He has revealed His purpose and plan for Mankind through the Bible. Acceptance of Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior is the only way for a human to be reconciled to God and thus to inherit eternal life.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
www.TomOliverson.com
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have twice been elected to serve in the Texas House in District 130.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
My call to public service came from God’s plan for me and my family. It was God’s calling that led me to run for office and it is his call once again that brings me back. With His blessing I have the strength and vision to continue to serve our community. I learned a lot in my two terms as your State Representative and I accomplished a lot. We passed pro-life legislation, strengthened the 2nd Amendment, cracked down on sanctuary cities and passed a conservative budget.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Local Bills to help my constituents Protection of Life Defending the 2A
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
We must say no to all racism and bigotry including anti-semitism. We should condemn all acts of terrorism on places of worship and in the public square
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