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Senator Charles Schwertner is a physician, family man, business owner, and a life-long fiscal and social conservative. In 2010, Schwertner was first elected to serve the people of House District 20 as a member of the Texas House of Representatives. 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.

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The first military fight of the Texas Revolution occurred on this day in 1835 at the Battle of Gonzales. The Texians’ infamous “Come And Take It” flag is still a symbol of the Texas spirit to this day.

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Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer among women in Texas. Regular screenings are the best way to detect cancer early. Texas HHS offers screening and exams through the Healthy Texas Women program. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/30knZzV.

Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer among women in Texas. Regular screenings are the best way to detect cancer early. Texas HHS offers screening and exams through the Healthy Texas Women program. For more information, visit bit.ly/30knZzV. ... See MoreSee Less

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Since when do you care about the women of Texas and their access to healthcare?

We shall count our blessings that you and the Texas government still allow this type of healthcare for women (unless she’s pregnant and then no chemo allowed)

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In 2015, Sen. Schwertner attempted to upgrade state’s disease response

 In 2015, Sen. Schwertner attempted to upgrade state’s disease response 150 150 Texans for Charles Schwertner.

After the Ebola outbreak, Sen. Schwertner recommended stockpiling protective gear and expanding state powers to deal with infectious diseases.  In 2014, an Ebola scare in Texas put the spotlight on the state’s preparedness to deal with an outbreak of infectious disease, and it wasn’t pretty. A task force formed to study handling such outbreaks highlighted the urgent…

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State Lawmakers ask Department of Transportation to drop high-speed rail project

 State Lawmakers ask Department of Transportation to drop high-speed rail project 150 150 Texans for Charles Schwertner.

BRYAN, TX — More than two dozen state lawmakers have signed a letter urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to end work related to a high-speed rail project that would pass through the Brazos Valley. The letter, written by District 13 State. Rep. Ben Leman, says the project’s developer, Texas Central Partners, “simply does not…

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Schwertner Fights to Protect Private Landowner Rights

 Schwertner Fights to Protect Private Landowner Rights 150 150 Texans for Charles Schwertner.

A longtime advocate for the rights of private property owners, Schwertner introduces legislation to guard landowners against unfair taxation and eminent domain abuse. AUSTIN, TX — Today, Senator Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) and Texas House colleagues Representatives Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin) and Ben Leman (R-Iola) introduced a slate of legislation meant to support the rights of private…

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