Analysis: For state Sen. Charles Schwertner, bad news and a trickle-down effect
The timing of sexual misconduct allegations against Texas state Sen. Charles Schwertner could affect more than his election chances in November; it could affect the chances of other Republican candidates whose districts overlap his. Full Story
![Charles Schwertner, Senator and Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, listens to DFPS Commisioner John Specia speak at a hearing at the Texas Capitol on April 20, 2016.](https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/DthZ8kPHy9JYasHjDn2dBu8-flU=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/images/2016/04/20/IMG_4407.jpg)