Nate Schatzline (born November 19, 1991) is an American politician and former Christian pastor who is currently serving in the Texas House of Representatives from District 93.[1]
A Republican, Schatzline was elected during the 2022 Texas House of Representatives election, defeating Democrat KC Chowdhury in District 93.[2] He campaigned on Christian conservative values, and supported securing the Mexican border, law enforcement, and lowering taxes.[2] Schatzline supports the Constitutional right to keep and bear arms, and restrictions on abortion, with exceptions when the mother's life is at risk.[2] He opposes critical race theory.[2] Schatzline currently serves on the corrections and human services committee.[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 for a skit while he was a young teen.[4]
