Nate Schatzline

Nate Schatzline is an American politician and former pastor who is a member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 93.[1]

Career

Schatzline is from Fort Worth, Texas.[1] He is the director of operations of The Justice Reform, an anti-human trafficking nonprofit that operates under Mercy Culture Church in Fort Worth.[2]

A Republican, Schatzeline was elected in during the 2022 Texas House of Representatives election, defeating Democrat KC Chowdhury.[2] He campaigned Christian conservative values and supported securing the border, law enforcement, and lowering taxes.[2] Schatzeline supports looser gun laws, restricting abortion with exceptions when the mother's life is at risk.[2] He opposes critical race theory.[2] Schatzeline serves on the county affairs and criminal jurisprudence committees.[1] In 2023, Schatzline authored bill HB 1266 to restrict drag performances by amending the Texas business and commerce code.[3][4] A 90-second video later surfaced of Schatzline dressed in drag while he was a student.[4]

References
  1. "Nate Schatzline, Texas Rep.: Email and phone. Salary, biographical details and latest news". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  2. Brindley, Emily (November 9, 2022). "Live updates: Candidates leading in Fort Worth-area's state House and Senate races". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  3. Abrams, Cameron (2023-02-06). "Rep. Schatzline Introduces Bills to Ban Child Gender Modification, Raise Age of Consent in Texas". The Texan. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  4. Lavietes, Matt (March 1, 2023). "Video appears to show Texas drag bill author dressed in drag". NBC News. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
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