Shelby Slawson

Shelby Slawson is a native Texan and a passionate, energetic torchbearer of conservative values for the Central Texans she represents in House District 59. During the 87th Legislative Session, Representative Slawson serves on the powerful Calendars, State Affairs, and Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committees. She is the first freshman to serve on Calendars since 1985 and the first freshman to serve simultaneously on Calendars and State Affairs since 1973. A first-generation college graduate who started her college years at Tarleton State University, Shelby earned her B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Texas at Dallas and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin. Recognized as a dynamic, effective, and influential leader, Shelby has a long history of service in organizations making a positive difference in the lives of her neighbors. Rep Slawson is an attorney, entrepreneur, and small business owner in her hometown of Stephenville, where the Slawsons are raising young Texans of their own.