State Senator Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound)
Jane Nelson
Most recent rating on the Fiscal Responsibility Index: B+
Cumulative rating on the Fiscal Responsibility Index: B+
Jane Nelson has not signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge.
Senate District 12
First elected in 1992
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Previous ratings on the Fiscal Responsibility Index:
2011: B+ 2009: A 2007: C+

Senator Nelson is a Businesswoman from Flower Mound, Texas. She received a BS Degree from University of North Texas and is a former school teacher. Senator Nelson and her husband, Mike Nelson, have five adult children and three grandchildren. Senator Nelson has served in the Texas Senate since 1993.

Committee Assignments during 82nd Legislative Session: Health and Human Services (Chair); S/C on Medicaid (Chair); Finance; Governmental Organization; Nominations; S/C on Public Safety; S/C on Articles V & VII

 
 
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