Steve Allison

Steve Allison (born January 4, 1947) is a Texas politician representing District 121 in the Texas House of Representatives.

Steve Allison
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 121st district
Assumed office
January 8, 2019
Preceded byJoe Straus
Personal details
Born (1947-01-04) January 4, 1947[1]
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Peggy
Occupationattorney, politician

Personal life

Allison is a graduate of Texas Christian University, he met his wife Peggy while attending the school. He also attended University of Houston Law Center. Allison and his wife Peggy have 2 children, and are both members of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church where they both have taught Sunday school. He is an attorney.[2]

Political career

Allison has served on the Alamo Heights ISD Early Childhood Task Force, and on the VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority Board of Trustees for 8 years and the last 2 as Vice Chairman.[2] Allison was elected to represent district 121 in the Texas House of Representatives on November 6, 2018 and was sworn in on January 8, 2019.[3] In the Texas House, Allison voted for pay raises for public school teachers, librarians, counselors and school nurses. He increased funding for women's health care, providing lower-income women increases access to cancer screenings and mammograms. Allison passed a health care bill that improves access to medications for children and ensures hospitals can operate at full capacity. Allison is a strong supporter of local police and opposed the de-fund the police movement. He serves on the Public Health and Public Education committees.[4]

2018

Republican primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 121, 2018[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steve Allison 6,054 57.5%
Republican Matt Beebe 4,482 42.5%
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 121, 2018[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steve Allison 38,843 53.2
Democratic Celina Montoya 32,679 44.7
Libertarian Mallory Olfers 1,529 2.1

References

  1. https://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=62367&office=16771
  2. "Texas House of Representatives". www.house.texas.gov. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  3. "Steve Allison". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  4. "Rep. Steve Allison - Texas State Directory Online ". www.txdirectory.com. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
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