Senator Charles Schwertner arrested on DWI charge in Austin

Georgetown-based Republican Charles Schwertner has served Senate District 5 since 2013.
Georgetown-based Republican Charles Schwertner has served Senate District 5 since 2013.

State Senator Charles Schwertner, 52, was arrested in Austin early Tuesday morning, February 7, on an alleged driving while intoxicated charge. He was booked into Travis County Jail at 2:12 a.m., according to Travis County Sheriff's Office records. 

The Georgetown-based Republican has served Senate District 5 since 2013. Senate District 5 covers a large section of Williamson County including R…