Texas State Senator Sends Lewd Image/Text To UT Student

 It didn't look like there was a really good chance of Democrats taking the District 5 Senate seat in the Texas legislature this year. At least, that was the general opinion before the GOP incumbent showed his true colors.

It has been revealed that the University of Texas is investigating Republican State Senator Charles Schwertner for send a text saying “I just really want to f--- you”, and then sending her a picture of a naked man in the shower showing his genitals. The head of the man was not shown, and it is not known if the picture was of Schwertner.

Schwertner has denied sending the text and picture, but has not explained how it happened if he did not send it (since it came from his device). Schwertner had met the UT graduate student last summer when she expressed an interest in working at the legislature. He had communicated with her several times about career advice before abruptly sending the offending text and picture.

This dirty old man posing as a senator needs to be replaced. Fortunately, the Democrats have a capable and intelligent person running for the District 5 Senate seat -- Meg Walsh. The problem is that this story just broke and most voters have not heard of it. Is there time for voters to become aware and oust Schwertner? I don't know. I hope so. He doesn't belong in the Texas Legislature.

I live in District 5, so I will have the pleasure of voting against Schwertner. I beg my fellow District 5 residents to do the same.