State Sen. Charles Schwertner

District 5 (R-Georgetown)

Personal Profile

Full Name: Charles Schwertner
Birthdate: 5-29-1970
Hometown: Georgetown
Race: White
Occupation: Orthopedic Surgeon
Education: B.S., Pharmacy, University of Texas at Austin; MD, UT Medical Branch- Galveston
Spouse: Belinda
Religion: Catholic
Church: St. Helen’s Catholic Church

Financial Statements

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Election Info

2012 General Election
Won with 77.08% of vote
2012 Republican Party Primary Election
Won with 74.71% of vote
Texas House District 20, 2010 General Election
Won with 82.55% of vote
Texas House District 20, 2010 Republican Party Primary Election
Won with 54.52% of vote

Political Profile

Current Office: Texas Senate
District: 5
Party: Republican Party
Term Expiration: 2015
Term Length: 4 years
Committees
  • Government Organization (Vice-Chair)
  • Criminal Justice
  • Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
  • Health & Human Services
Staffers
Thomas Holloway Chief of Staff
Leah Alexander District Director
Terry Franks Legislative Director
Nelson Jarrin General Counsel/Policy Analyst
Caitlin Styrsky Policy Analyst
Chelsea Brown Administrative Aide
Taylor Lee Legislative Aide
Annel Gonzalez Legislative Aide
Texas Senate District 5 Facts
District Map (pdf)
Population & Household Profile
Education & Employment Profile
Income & Housing Profile
County Report (pdf)
City & CDP Report (pdf)
School District Report (pdf)
Zip Code Report (pdf)
Precinct Report (pdf)

Contact Info

Email: Charles.Schwertner@senate.state.tx.us
Websites: Campaign Site
Senator Charles Schwertner: District 5
Twitter: @DrSchwertner
Facebook: Campaign Page
Campaign Office
Address: PO Box 2448
Georgetown, Texas 78627
Phone: 512-863-4563
Capitol Office
Room: E1.608
Address: P.O. Box 12068
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-0105
District Office
Room: Bryan District Office
Address: 3000 Briarcrest Drive Suite 202
Bryan, TX 77802
Phone: 979-776-0222
Follow @DrSchwertner

Twitter Feed

  • Looks like another late night in the Texas Senate...only six more days until #SineDie! #txlege http://t.co/dkqsXe9AIA

    2 days ago

  • RT @TeamGeorgeP: Thank you @DrSchwertner for endorsing our campaign! See his endorsement vid: http://t.co/63lxP7Y1Ri #TxLandComm

    4 days ago

  • From @Statesman: Schwertner: Texas needs flexibility to meet health needs http://t.co/gLI8AFlIqO #Medicaid #healthcare #txlege

    8 days ago

  • OP-ED: Pulling Back the Curtain on Medicaid Expansion https://t.co/ryou1SG2A5 #tcot #txlege

    11 days ago

  • My heartfelt condolences to Sen Leticia Van de Putte, whose 6 month old grandson Rex passed away last night #thoughtsandprayers #rip

    17 days ago

  • Press Release: Texas Senate Passes House Bill 5 https://t.co/aYzOLVaWCU #HB5 #txlege

    17 days ago

  • To all the students, teachers & parents frustrated over state mandates & high-stakes standardized tests...the #txlege has heard you #HB5

    17 days ago

  • #TXSenate passed #HB5 to improve public schools by expanding curriculum options, enhancing accountability & reducing standardized testing

    17 days ago

  • New study published in NEJM throws cold water on the benefits of Medicaid expansion http://t.co/m1aLO6WAka #txlege #tcot

    19 days ago

  • During his brief time w @CityofCS, I was glad to work w Frank…he cared deeply about making College Station the wonderful community it is

    a month ago

Legislative Info

Bill Activity
Total Bills Filed 38 (31.87 avg. in the Senate)

Latest Moving Bills

SB182
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
SB182
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
SR28
Recognizing January 23, 2013, as Grimes County Day at the State Capitol.
SR28
Recognizing January 23, 2013, as Grimes County Day at the State Capitol.
SR28
Recognizing January 23, 2013, as Grimes County Day at the State Capitol.