Shelby Slawson

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Shelby Slawson is from Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of Texas at Dallas and a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She and her husband are parents and active members in their church.

Texas House of Representatives District 59 - Ballotpedia

Shelby is an entrepreneur and business executive. She also works as an attorney. 

Shelby is currently a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 59. She was first elected in 2020.

As of January 22, 2026, Shelby Slawson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes abortion and supported the Texas Heartbeat Act, making it the "most significant pro-life bill in Texas' history."