State Rep. Alma Allen of Houston announced Thursday she plans to retire next year, endorsing her son’s campaign for her district.
The 10-term Democrat is one of the most senior members in her party, representing a deep-blue swath of southern Harris County, including parts of Alief and Hiram Clarke. Prior to her election to the Texas House in 2004, Allen served on the State Board of Education and worked as a teacher and administrator in Houston ISD.
Allen said she would formally announce her retirement to her colleagues on the House floor on Wednesday, when the Legislature is expected to adjourn from the ongoing special session…