Alma has a bachelor's degree and master's degree in education from Texas Southern University and a doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Houston. She resides in Texas and has two children.

Alma has worked as a teacher, principal, and administrator in the Houston Independent School District (HISD). 

Alma A. Allen currently serves as the State Representative for District 131. She was first elected in 2004 and is serving her 10th term. 

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Supports increasing the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes.

Supports the creation of urban land banks to enhance economic development and manage vacant properties.

- Supports increasing the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes.
- Supports the creation of urban land banks to enhance economic development and manage vacant properties.

Economy

Supports changing parole eligibility for inmates convicted of offenses committed when under 18 years of age.

Supports TX SB474, which makes it a criminal offense to unlawfully restrain a dog.

Supports Texas Senate Bill (SB) 474, which makes it a criminal offense to unlawfully restrain a dog.

Supports TX SB623, which investigates and punishes sexual offenses, establishes protective orders, and creates a state sexual offense prevention and response system.

Supports SB 623, which enhances sexual offense investigation and punishment, establishes a state sexual offense prevention and response office, and addresses crime victims' compensation.

Supports increasing criminal penalties for civil rights violations and sexual misconduct with incarcerated individuals.

Supports rehabilitation programs for incarcerated individuals, including substance abuse and job training programs.

Supports TX HB2633, which provides resources to human trafficking victims and establishes the trafficked persons grant program.

Supports Texas House Bill (HB) 2633, which relates to resources provided to human trafficking victims and the establishment of the trafficked persons grant program.

- Supports changing parole eligibility for inmates convicted of offenses committed when under 18 years of age.
- Supports Texas Senate Bill (SB) 474, which makes it a criminal offense to unlawfully restrain a dog.
- Supports SB 623, which enhances sexual offense investigation and punishment, establishes a state sexual offense prevention and response office, and addresses crime victims' compensation.
- Supports increasing criminal penalties for civil rights violations and sexual misconduct with incarcerated individuals.
- Supports rehabilitation programs for incarcerated individuals, including substance abuse and job training programs.
- Supports Texas House Bill (HB) 2633, which relates to resources provided to human trafficking victims and the establishment of the trafficked persons grant program.

Public Safety

As of September 7, 2024, Alma A. Allen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Aims to lessen the emphasis on standardized testing in education.

Supports loan repayment programs for Speech Pathologists and Audiologists.

As a state representative, expanded children's access to autism therapy.

Supports TX SB288, which prevents the loss of benefits and certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.

Supports SB 288, which prevents benefit loss and ensures employer contributions for certain Texas Teacher Retirement System retirees who return to work.

- Aims to lessen the emphasis on standardized testing in education.
- Supports loan repayment programs for Speech Pathologists and Audiologists.
- As a state representative, expanded children's access to autism therapy.
- Supports SB 288, which prevents benefit loss and ensures employer contributions for certain Texas Teacher Retirement System retirees who return to work.

Education

Supports middle mile broadband service provided by an electric utility.

Supports TX HB5, which expands broadband services to underserved areas.

Supports HB 5, which expands broadband services to underserved areas.

- Supports middle mile broadband service provided by an electric utility.
- Supports HB 5, which expands broadband services to underserved areas.

Energy & the Environment

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Alma A. Allen

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Texas House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Texas State Legislature
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 21 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State representatives are elected to two-year terms during even-numbered years. There are no term limits. 
- State representatives make $7,200 annually in addition to a $221 payment per day during legislative sessions and mileage reimbursements.

Texas State Representative, District 131

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