Steve Schwab
Steve Schwab (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 44. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Schwab completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Steve Schwab served in the U.S. Army from 2002 to 2023. He earned a bachelor's degree from George Washington University, a graduate degree from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business. His career experience includes serving as the Chief Financial Officer of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and the Brooke Army Medical Center, as well as teaching management and economics at the University of Texas, San Antonio.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 44
Eric Norman (D) and Steve Schwab (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 44 on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 44
Incumbent Alan Schoolcraft (R) and Gabriel Ortiz (R) are running in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 44 on March 3, 2026.
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Endorsements
Schwab received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- State Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D)
- State Rep. Ray Lopez (D)
- Selma City Counselor Noah Washington
- VoteVets
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Steve Schwab completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Schwab's responses.
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As a leader in the Army for over two decades, I always chose the right thing over the easy way out. As an economist, I understand the impacts of our policy decisions, now and in the future. As a college professor and parent, I know our children are our future, and the future is bright, but we must equip them with the resources they need as previous generations did for us. My work in the Army and as CFO of Brooke Army Medical Center has prepared me to be a leader for our district. I know how to execute a mission and advocate for the needs of our most vulnerable populations, and plan to bring that experience to the State House.
Now, I’m running as a Democrat for Texas House District 44. I made the decision to run because our communities deserve leadership rooted in truth, fairness, and bold action. Gonzales and Guadalupe counties deserve someone who will represent what matters to them– how to make groceries more affordable, how to ensure healthcare is available and affordable, and that our students have the resources they need to succeed in our public schools. I’ve seen how these issues impact our community, and I’ve felt it myself. It would be an honor to represent our district in the State Legislature.- We inherited world-class infrastructure built by the innovation and sacrifice of our parents and grandparents—running water, reliable electricity, and the interstate highway system. But much of that infrastructure is now aging, strained, or falling behind modern needs. It’s time for Texas to invest in the future by upgrading our transportation networks, ensuring a power grid that doesn’t fail in extreme weather, and expanding water production and storage to keep pace with rapid growth. These challenges demand leadership, long-term planning, and a willingness to work across party lines.
- Texas cannot compete in the future without a world-class public education system. Education remains the single greatest driver of economic mobility, yet the state relies on excessive testing, limits teachers’ ability to teach, and chronically underfunds our schools. The current “Robin Hood” recapture system has failed to deliver equity and must be fundamentally rethought.
- Texas’s long-term economic development depends on a strong small-business sector. Small businesses create local jobs, drive innovation, and help keep prices competitive. To support that growth, we must expand access to capital for entrepreneurs, cut unnecessary red tape, and close the loopholes that let large corporations use regulatory capture to tilt the playing field. Supporting small businesses is how we build a resilient, dynamic Texas economy that works for everyone.
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Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on December 16, 2025
