HOUSTON – Conservative Republicans of Texas made its first endorsement in the 2012 Texas Senate elections, endorsing Charles Schwertner in the contest to succeed Steve Ogden in Senate District 5. Senator Ogden recently announced his intention to retire at the end of this term.

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“Dr. Charles Schwertner stands shoulder-to-shoulder with CRT on the protection of faith, family and freedom and is the conservative leader we need in the Texas Senate,” said Dr. Steve Hotze, President of Conservative Republicans of Texas. “Schwertner is a proven fiscal and social conservative who has courageously held the line on taxes and voted to reduce government spending and regulations that impede free enterprise and the creation of jobs. Conservative voters in SD5 can rest assured that Schwertner will fight to protect free enterprise and traditional family values.”

“I am honored to have the endorsement of Conservative Republicans of Texas in my campaign for the Texas Senate,” said Rep. Schwertner.” CRT is a powerful grassroots organization with a statewide reach and an impressive record of supporting strong Republicans in the Texas Legislature. I am humbled by their support and look forward to working hard in the upcoming campaign.”

Dr. Schwertner comes from six generations of family farming and ranching roots in Williamson County. He was elected to the Texas House in 2010, representing Milam and parts of Williamson County, and he serves on the Appropriations and Public Health Committees. He is a small business owner, and practicing physician living in Georgetown, Texas.

State Senate District 5 includes Brazos, Freestone, Grimes, Leon, Limestone, Madison, Milam, Robertson, Walker and Williamson counties.

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