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Carol Alvarado
Profile
Carol Alvarado is an American politician serving as the state senator for Texas's 6th district since 2018. A native of Houston, she previously served on the Houston City Council from 2002 to 2007 and in the Texas House of Representatives from 2008 to 2018. Throughout her career, she has focused on public health, education, and economic development, notably spearheading legislation to ban smoking in public venues and advocating for women's health. She is recognized for her high-profile filibusters in the Texas Senate, including a 15-hour effort in 2021 to oppose voting restrictions.
Details
- Born
- October 26, 1967 · 58 years old
- Birth place
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Education
- University of Houston (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, MBA)
- Career
- Senior Executive Assistant to Houston Mayor Lee P. Brown, legislative assistant to Congressman Gene Green, consultant in economic and community development
