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About Terri

Christian and Lifelong, Proven Conservative Republican Fighter

Terri Leo Wilson is a Christian and lifelong conservative Republican running to be our next state representative. With over twelve years of public votes on the State Board of Education and the State Republican Executive Committee (SREC), Terri is the only candidate in the race with a proven conservative record.

Terri has been active in Texas conservative politics for over 40 years, serving the Republican Party in roles from precinct chairman to Galveston County’s Senate District 11 Chairman to serving on the Legislative Priorities Committee on the SREC. She has been a delegate to all but one Republican Party of Texas Convention since 1984.

Former Elected State Board of Education Member

A retired public school teacher and former member of the State Board of Education, Terri is passionate about education and ensuring the next generation has the tools they need to succeed. She has spent hours without pay or staff reading through textbooks to ensure our state’s instructional materials and curriculum represents the values of Texas parents. We can trust Terri will fight back against ‘Critical Race Theory’ and liberal indoctrination in the classroom.

Wife, Mother of Five, and Grandmother of Six

Terri and her husband Dave have five children and six grandchildren. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with an undergraduate degree in Elementary and Special Education, and she received a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University. After retiring as a counselor and head of the department for students with special needs in the public schools, she and her husband retired in beautiful Galveston County where they currently live.

Terri's Record

An Award Winning Conservative

  • 2018 Tribute to Women Honoree - Texas Federation of Republican Women
  • 2010 The American Exceptionalism Award - Americans for Prosperity
  • 2008 Commissioner's Award for Innovative Partnership - Federal Office of Child Support
  • 2008 Faithful Servant Award – Houston Area Pastor's Counsel
  • 2007 Texas Family Advocate of the Year - Concerned Women For America
  • 2004 Protector of the Family Award – Foundation for Life
  • 2003 Star of Texas Award -Texas Women's Alliance

Promises Made, Promises Kept

Promise: Strengthen Public Education & Empower Parental Choice

Delivered:

  • Supported $8.5 billion in new public education funding — the largest teacher pay raise in state history.
  • Backed major investments in special education, school safety, early learning, and career/technical pathways.
  • Championed universal Education Savings Accounts, giving parents more control and choice in their child’s education.
  • Passed key legislation to support families and schools, including:
    • HB 100 – improves adoption and use of instructional materials.
    • SB 204 – establishes a required Parental Rights Handbook.
    • SB 207 – ensures excused absences for essential student mental-health appointments.
  • Demonstrated a sustained commitment to strong public schools and real educational freedom for every Texas family.

Promise: Support Local Industry

Delivered:

  • Secured a major win for Gulf Coast shrimpers with SB 823, ensuring imported seafood is accurately labeled.
  • Advanced local economic development with cultural designations supporting tourism and business:
    • Galveston as the Juneteenth Capital of Texas.
    • Galveston as the Mardi Gras Capital of Texas.
    • Winnie recognized as the Rice Capital of Texas.
  • Passed HB 721 to allow UTMB to continue operating the Multi-Share health plan relied on by local employers.
  • Ensured that industries driving our region — tourism, agriculture, ports, and healthcare — remain strong, competitive, and prosperous.

Promise: Provide Solutions to Local Issues

Delivered:

  • Protected Bolivar Peninsula residents’ ability to use aerobic septic systems by preserving critical permitting options.
  • Strengthened local governance with targeted reforms:
    • HB 2900 – ensures Trinity Bay Conservation District maintains separate drainage and water/sewage funds.
    • HB 3097 – speeds up disaster recovery fund disbursement for cities.
    • HB 5309 – removes outdated meeting requirements for the Galveston Juvenile Justice Board.
  • Passed SB 65 to help Galveston County adopt uniform work hours for county employees.
  • Secured long-term water and flood control resources through SB 7 and HJR 7, dedicating $1 billion annually to the Texas Water Fund starting in 2027.
  • Delivered procurement reform with SB 1173, raising the county competitive-bidding threshold to $100,000 for more efficient use of taxpayer dollars.
  • Supported rural communities with statewide programs, including expanded benefits and the Rural Economic Development and Investment Program.
  • Strengthened Chambers County’s economic future through SB 1745, enhancing the authority of the Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District.