Jane Nelson

Senator from the 12th District at Texas State Senate

Jane Nelson

Jane Nelson

Senator from the 12th District at Texas State Senate

Biography

Occupation: Businesswoman, former teacher
Education: University of North Texas, B.S.
Legislative Experience: Senate Member: 1993 - present
Hometown: Flower Mound
Party: Republican
State Senator Jane Nelson represents District 12, which includes portions of Denton and Tarrant counties. She is a businesswoman and former teacher who served two terms on the State Board of Education before joining the Texas Senate.

Senator Nelson, the first Republican woman to chair a major Senate committee, serves as Chairman of the Senate Health & Human Services, which shapes policies for the state's health care programs, protective services, the foster system, services for Texans with disabilities, public health, public hospitals and Texas' health care work force. She is the longest serving chairman of this committee in the history of the Senate.

Senator Nelson also serves on the Senate's Finance Committee; Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Matters; Senate Nominations Committee; and the Senate Open Government Committee. She is the highest ranking Republican in the Senate.

Her many legislative accomplishments include measures to dedicate lottery proceeds to education; strengthen the focus on fitness and nutrition in our schools; assist victims of domestic violence; better protect abused and displaced children; reform our medical liability laws; ensure patient privacy; establish the Denton County Transportation Authority; and create the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. In the last session, she authored SB 7, containing costs and improving efficiency in the state's health and human services programs.

Senator Nelson was listed one of the Top 10 most effective legislators this decade by Capitol Inside. Out of all 50 states, she was selected as the National Distinguished Cancer Advocate of the Year in 2005. She has been named a Fighter for Free Enterprise by Texas Association of Business; "Texas' Best Medicine" by the Texas Medical Association; Most Conservative by Young Conservatives of Texas; and a Champion for Texas Children by Texas CASA.

Overview
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Primary Location

Flower Mound, TX, United States

Number of Boards

3

Birthday

10/1951 - Hamilton, OH, United States

Age

69

Number of Awards

1
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Mike Nelson

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Walter E. Johnson

Christian Community Action

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Kevin P. Eltife

Former Senator from the 1st District at Texas State Senate

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Chad Hennings

Former Vice President-Business Development at Colt Ventures Ltd.

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Chris Bancroft

Member, Advisory Board at Christian Community Action

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Senator from the 12th District at Texas State Senate
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Spouse
Mike Nelson
President at Mayday Manufacturing Co.

Mayday Manufacturing Co., Inc. manufactures precision machined components. Its products include bushings, pins, sleeves, flange flats, slots, grooves, notches, and tangs. The company was founded by Jim Nelson in 1966 and is headquartered in Denton, TX.

Education
BS in Elementary Education
Class of 1972
University of North Texas

The University of North Texas was founded in 1890 and is the flagship university of the UNT system, a student-centered research university. It is the state's fourth largest university and the most comprehensive university in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. UNT has about 36,000 student enrolled in 97 bachelor's, 88 master's and 40 doctoral degree programs.

Attendee
The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington is a growing research powerhouse committed to life-enhancing discovery, innovative instruction, and caring community engagement. An educational leader in the heart of the thriving North Texas region, UT Arlington nurtures minds within an environment that values excellence, ingenuity, and diversity. Guided by world-class faculty members, the University’s 33,300 students represent 120 countries and pursue more than 180 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in a broad range of disciplines. UT Arlington is dedicated to producing the lifelong learners and critical thinkers our region and nation demand. More than 107,000 of the University’s 169,000 alumni live in North Texas and contribute to our annual economic impact of $12.8 billion in the region. With a growing number of campus residents, UT Arlington has become a first-choice university for students seeking a vibrant college experience. In addition to receiving a first-rate education, our students participate in a robust slate of co-curricular activities that prepare them to become the next generation of leaders.

Memberships
Lifetime Member
Current
National Parent Teacher Association

National PTA comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of parent involvement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth.

Member
Delta Zeta Sorority

Member
Prior
Panhellenic Association

Career History
Senator from the 12th District
1993 - Current
Texas State Senate

Boards & Committees
Member, Advisory Board
Current
Christian Community Action

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Board Member
Current
Texas Legislative Budget Board

Board Member
1988 - Prior
Texas State Board of Education

Political Donations Received
$2,500
2013
Occidental Petroleum Corporation

$4,000
2013
Texans for Lawsuit Reform, Inc.

$1,500
2013
AbbVie, Inc.

Awards & Honors
Texas Association of Business - Champion for Free Enterprise
Other Affiliations

Jane Nelson is affiliated with Texas State Senate, Christian Community Action

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