Neveille Colson
Neveille Colson | |
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| Member of the Texas Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office January 11, 1949 – January 10, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Roger A. Knight |
| Succeeded by | William T. Moore |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
| In office January 10, 1939 – January 11, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Alfred Powell |
| Succeeded by | Gary Pinkney Pearson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 18, 1902 Bryan, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 3, 1982 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Nall 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. She served in the legislature from 1939 to 1966, and was the first woman to serve in both legislative houses.