Neveille Colson

Neveille Colson
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 5th district
In office
January 11, 1949 – January 10, 1967
Preceded byRoger A. Knight
Succeeded byWilliam T. Moore
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 27th district
In office
January 10, 1939 – January 11, 1949
Preceded byRobert Alfred Powell
Succeeded byGary Pinkney Pearson
Personal details
BornJuly 18, 1902
Bryan, Texas, U.S.
DiedMarch 3, 1982(1982-03-03) (aged 79)
PartyDemocratic
SpouseNall Colson (div. 1938)

Esther Neveille Higgs Colson (July 18, 1902 – March 3, 1982) was a state legislator in Texas. She served in the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate. A Democrat who lived in Navasota, she served in the legislature from 1939 to 1966, and was the first woman to serve in both legislative houses.

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