Representative HD 62 Shelly Luther, featured speaker at the Conservative Women of Action Luncheon hosted at Robson Ranch on March 31.
Julie Greenawalt, Chair, Conservative Women of Action
A Journey of Faith and a Call to Civic Duty
The Conservative Women of Action welcomed state representative Shelly Luther as the featured speaker at its March luncheon, where 50 residents gathered for an afternoon of fellowship, reflection, and civic encouragement. The event opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, the Texas Pledge, and an invocation that set a tone of unity and gratitude followed by a meal of chicken, salad, garlic knot rolls, and dessert.
Rep. Luther, known for her candid and heartfelt communication style, began by explaining that she does not bring a prepared speech to events. Instead, she prefers to meet her audience, sense the room, and speak from the heart. What followed was a deeply personal testimony that resonated strongly with those in attendance.
She shared her journey through incarceration, a season she described as both humbling and transformative. Although she had always tried to “do the right thing,” she admitted that she had not always listened to God’s direction. Pride, she said, had often stood in the way. Her time in jail became a turning point, prompting her to surrender her own plans and trust more fully in God’s purpose for her life.
Rep. Luther also spoke about her near–fatal aneurysm and the miraculous recovery that followed. That experience, she explained, prepared her for the demands of public service in ways she could not have anticipated. “God equipped me for this moment,” she said, emphasizing that her path to the Texas House was shaped not by ambition, but by obedience.
During the question–and–answer session, one attendee asked whether meeting only every two years gives legislators enough time to address the needs of a rapidly growing state. Rep. Luther offered a thoughtful response, noting that while Texas faces significant challenges, the structure of the legislature must also consider the realities of time, cost, and accessibility. Representatives earn $61 a day, she explained, and per diem covers only food and lodging. Extending the session would increase government costs and could make it harder for working Texans to serve. “We need more working people in office,” she said, “but the system has to make that possible.”
She acknowledged that not every decision she makes will please everyone, but she rests in doing what she believes is best for the people she serves and aligns with God’s commands. “If I can sleep at night,” she said, “I know I’ve made the best decision I could in that moment.”
Rep. Luther concluded by urging attendees to stay engaged as the midterms approach. Politics, she reminded the audience, should not be left solely to politicians. She encouraged everyone to talk with friends and family, educate one another, and commit to doing just a bit more this election cycle.
The luncheon concluded with the delivery of four door prizes to attendees. She brought two house calendars and two of her books—Blessed Assurance and Courage to Stand—which reflect her journey from pride to humility and the resilience that now shapes her service. She left our members strengthened, encouraged, and ready to engage.