Senator Charles Schwertner is a physician, family man, and lifelong fiscal and social conservative who has served Texas for over a decade. As a practicing orthopedic surgeon and dedicated public servant, he brings real-world experience and conservative values to the Texas Legislature, fighting for policies that strengthen families, protect our conservative values, and keep Texas strong.
Senator Charles Schwertner was first elected to serve the people of House District 20 as a member of the Texas House of Representatives in 2010. There, he quickly earned a reputation as a measured and effective legislator, working with his colleagues to pass one of the most conservative legislative agendas in Texas history.
Dr. Schwertner has served Senate District 5 since 2013. Senate District 5 is an eleven-county region of Central and East Texas that includes Bastrop, Brazos, Freestone, Leon, Limestone, Madison, Milam, Robertson, San Jacinto, Walker, and Williamson Counties.
As the author of the State's landmark "Constitutional Carry" law, Dr. Schwertner is widely considered one of the most conservative members of the Texas Senate. His leadership has led to the passage of numerous key laws that defend private property rights, cut taxes, protect Texas children, and strengthen the electric grid.
Most notably, this past session, he authored the 287(g) enforcement bill, which was lauded by President Trump as a major victory in the fight to crack down on illegal immigration and secure the border. Dr. Schwertner is the Chairman of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee and a member of the Finance, State Affairs, and Economic Development Committees.
In addition to his role in the Texas Legislature, Dr. Schwertner is a practicing orthopedic surgeon, treating thousands of patients each year. His commitment to helping Texans extends beyond the operating room to the halls of the Texas Capitol, where he fights for policies that improve the lives of all Texans.
Dr. Schwertner and his wife, Belinda, reside in Georgetown and have three sons: Carson, Zachary, and Matthew. His late father was a decorated Air Force officer, and his mother is a retired mental health nurse. As a proud sixth-generation Texan from a family of farmers, ranchers, and landowners, Dr. Schwertner understands the values and challenges that face Texas families every day.
