Lawrence Allen, Jr. has a bachelor s degree and two master s degrees from Prairie View A&M University. He is married to Carlotta K. Allen. The Allens have five children together.

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Lawrence Allen, Jr. has a bachelor's degree and two master's degrees from Prairie View A&M University. He is married to Carlotta K. Allen, has five children, and lives in Richmond.

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Lawrence is an educator. He previously worked as an administrator, middle school teacher, and high school teacher. 

Lawrence previously served as a member of the Texas State Board of Education from 2005 to 2023.

Lawrence previously served as a member of the Texas State Board of Education from 2005 to 2023. He previously ran for Texas House of Representatives, District 26, in 2022 and 2020 but did not win. 

Supports encouraging entrepreneurship and private business development in underserved communities.

Supports delivering property tax relief for senior citizens and all Texans.

Supports a state government that respects teachers, veterans, law enforcement, and entrepreneurs.

Advocates for a state government that respects teachers, veterans, law enforcement, and entrepreneurs.

- Supports encouraging entrepreneurship and private business development in underserved communities.
- Supports delivering property tax relief for senior citizens and all Texans.
- Advocates for a state government that respects teachers, veterans, law enforcement, and entrepreneurs.

Economy

As of January 22, 2026, Lawrence Allen, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Plans to expand Medicaid and related services.

- Plans to expand Medicaid and related services.

Healthcare

 State Representative, District 131 - Democratic Candidate

Wants to make Texas schools the gold standard for the nation.

Advocates for fair and adequate school funding to increase teacher salaries, decrease class sizes, expand access to mental health services, and expand special education support.

- Wants to make Texas schools the gold standard for the nation.
- Advocates for fair and adequate school funding to increase teacher salaries, decrease class sizes, expand access to mental health services, and expand special education support.

Education

Plans to increase penalties and fines for the landfill and concrete aggregate facility distance requirements.

- Plans to increase penalties and fines for the landfill and concrete aggregate facility distance requirements.

Energy & the Environment

Supports protecting the rights of religious and marginalized communities often excluded from state policy debates.

Supports protecting the rights of religious and marginalized communities. 

- Supports protecting the rights of religious and marginalized communities. 

Voting & Elections

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Lawrence Allen, Jr.

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- State representatives make $7,200 annually in addition to a $221 payment per day during legislative sessions and mileage reimbursements.