Meet Dr. Shelley Sekula Gibbs, M.D.
A fifth-generation Texan and three-term member of The Woodlands Township Board, Dr. Shelley Sekula-Gibbs is fulfilling her promise to “Keep The Woodlands Wonderful.” Her priorities remain keeping the trees up, cut-through traffic out, and property taxes low.
A former U.S. Congresswoman and Houston City Councilwoman, Dr. Shelley brings over 25 years of public service experience to the township. A board-certified dermatologist, she was the first female physician and first dermatologist elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and the first in her family to attend college.
Dr. Shelley recently led local efforts to install a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station #6, offering a compassionate and anonymous option for parents in crisis to surrender their newborn. This initiative offers a life-saving alternative and ensures that every child has a chance at a loving home. The Woodlands Township’s baby box is the first such unit in the Greater Houston area. With Montgomery County’s population expected to double by 2040, Dr. Shelley is taking smart principled actions to preserve the quality of life that makes The Woodlands so special. She is protecting our trees, fighting cut-through traffic, keeping taxes low and ensuring faith, family, and freedom remain at the heart of our community. Dr. Shelley currently serves on The Woodlands Township Transportation Committee, the Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Advisory Council, and chairs the Woodlands/Conroe Urbanized Area Transit Advisory Committee, which oversees The Woodlands Express and trolley services. Additionally, she was elected chair of the H-GAC Transportation Air Quality Subcommittee. Dr. Shelley proudly serves on the board of the Texas Youth Summit. She and her husband, Robert Gibbs, Jr., are members of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and enjoy spending time with their precious grandchildren.
The Issues
Keeping the Trees Up
In The Woodlands, our trees aren’t just part of the scenery—they’re part of our identity. Dr. Shelley is committed to advocating for the preservation of the natural beauty that makes our community so special by keeping our roads forested.
Reducing
Cut-Through Traffic
Dr. Shelley supports the proposed Heart of Texas Loop, a regional bypass in The Woodlands area, that would ease traffic congestion, protect neighborhood streets from dangerous cut-through traffic, and improve access for both residents and local businesses. She’s focused on endorsing
long-term solutions that keep our streets safe, quiet, and family-friendly.
Keeping Property Taxes Low
As rising appraisals threaten to burden homeowners in The Woodlands, Dr. Shelley is fighting to cut the tax rate to the “no new revenue” level, ensuring residents aren’t penalized just because their home values have increased. Her priority is clear: protect homeowners from backdoor tax
hikes and make sure families can stay ahead of growth without falling behind financially.
