Dora Olivo
Dora Olivo | |
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
| In office 1997–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Huey McCoulskey |
| Succeeded by | Ron Reynolds |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 6, 1943 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Victor Olivo Jr. |
| Children | Victor Olivo, III Geraldo Olivo |
| Residence(s) | Richmond, Texas |
| Alma mater | University of Houston University of Houston Law Center |
| Profession | Attorney |
Dora F. Olivo was a Democratic former member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 27th District from 1997 to 2011, she succeeded Huey McCoulskey.[1] She was defeated in the 2010 Democratic primary by Ron Reynolds, her fellow attorney.
Olivo was also defeated in a comeback attempt in the 2012 general election in District 85 by the Republican Phil Stephenson, a certified public accountant from Wharton. Stephenson received 28,626 votes (58.3%) to Olivo's 20,435 (41.7%).[2]
Family
[edit]Dora is married to her husband Victor Jr., and together they have two children: Victor, III, and Geraldo.[3]
Education
[edit]Olivo obtained her Bachelor of Science in education from Texas A&M University, Kingsville. She later received her Master of Science in early childhood education from the University of Houston. In 1981, she received her juris doctor from the University of Houston.[3]
Professional experience
[edit]- From 1977 to 1992, Olivo was the founder and host of Lo Nuestro Radio Show, KFRD.
- Olivo is an attorney
- Olivo was a teacher for the Corpus Christi Independent School District and Lamar Consolidated Independent School District.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "General election returns (House District 85), November 6, 2012". Texas Secretary of State. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Dora Olivo Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
External links
[edit]- Texas House of Representatives - Dora Olivo official TX House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Dora Olivo (TX) profile
- Follow the Money - Dora Olivo
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