Nicole Collier is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, serving District 95 in Tarrant County since 2013. She made history as the first woman elected to represent this district and has been re-elected multiple times, currently serving her seventh term. Born on September 12, 1972, in Fort Worth, Texas, Collier overcame early challenges as a teenage mother of two before finishing high school. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston and a law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (now Texas A&M University School of Law). She is an attorney and small business owner, with extensive experience advocating for individuals and families[1][2][3][7]. Collier's legislative work includes significant leadership roles. Notably, she was the first woman in Texas history to chair the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence since its founding in 1879. She has also chaired the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and served as Second Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus. Her committee assignments have included Public Health and Culture, Recreation & Tourism, reflecting a broad policy focus[1][7]. Her legislative priorities center on affordable housing, renters’ rights, quality healthcare access, and criminal justice reform. Collier’s efforts have garnered recognition such as the Roy Wilkins Civil Rights Award from the NAACP and the Regional Legislator of the Year Award from the National Black Caucus of State Legislators[1]. In recent events during the 2025 Texas legislative sessions, Collier has been active in opposing controversial legislative maps she describes as racially discriminatory. She notably refused a police escort required for Democrats who broke quorum, choosing to remain detained on the House floor in protest, emphasizing her commitment to civil rights and legislative integrity[6].