Matt Schaefer
Matt Schaefer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Leo Berman |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Alders |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matthew Ray Schaefer February 11, 1976 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jasilyn |
| Residence(s) | Arp, Texas, U.S. |
| Education | Cisco College Texas Tech University (BS, JD) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Unit | United States Navy Reserve |
Matthew Ray Schaefer (born February 11, 1976) is an American attorney and politician, who is a former member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 6th district. A Republican, During his tenure, Schaefer was assigned to the Licensing and Administrative Procedures committee and the Public Education committee.
He ran without Democratic opposition in his successful bid for a fourth legislative term in the general election held on November 6, 2018. Schaefer defeated Neal Katz, an independent, 37,056 (75.6 percent) to 11,929 (24.4 percent).