Background
Anderson, Charles Anthony was born on November 21, 1945 in Ashtabula, Ohio, United States. Son of Charles Lindley and Teresa (Silva) Anderson.
Anderson, Charles Anthony was born on November 21, 1945 in Ashtabula, Ohio, United States. Son of Charles Lindley and Teresa (Silva) Anderson.
Bowling Green State University (Bachelor of Arts, 1967). University of Southern California, London, England Extension. University of San Francisco (Juris Doctor, 1975).
He was first elected in the 2004 Texas State Election, and was reelected in 2006 and 2008. A graduate of the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University School of Veterinary Medicine, Anderson has served as a small animal veterinarian in Waco since 1981. Anderson began his involvement in the political process as an advocate for small business.
He served on committees for the Texas Association of Business and the National Federation of Independent Businesses and was appointed to the Texas Small Business Advisory Council by Governor Perry.
In 1998 and 2000 he represented Texas as a delegate to the Congressional Small Business Summit in Washington, District of Columbia He was first elected to represent District 56 (Waco and 3/4ths of McLennan County) in 2004, 2006 and was re-elected for his third term in 2008. Anderson sits on the Pensions, Investments & Financial Services and as Vice-Chairman of the Agriculture and Livestock committee for three terms and on the Rules & Resolutions committee.
Additionally, he has been appointed to the statewide Agricultural Policy Council, the multinational Energy Council, and the National Conference of State Legislatures Committee on Agriculture, Energy, and the Environment. Anderson serves on the Community College Caucus, Rural Caucus, Veteran Caucus, Clean Air Caucus, Republican Caucus and Texas Conservative Coalition.
Anderson introduced major legislation concerning school bus safety belts, Jessica’s Law, and a constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds vote of the legislature in order to raise the 1% business franchise tax
In his first term, he successfully obtained partial funding for the construction of the new Company F Headquarters for the Texas Rangers, which will also house a public education center for the Rangers. During the 81st session Representative Anderson helped to secure funding for the Waco skate park and TSTC. Anderson has also been active as a leader in community organizations and in the veterinary medicine profession.
Member: Fairfax Bar Association. Virginia State Bar; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Executive Committee, Domestic Relations Section. Military: Lieutenant, United States.N., 1967-1972.
Married Martha M. Bodnar, June 18, 1974. Children: Charles Joshua, Kristin, Megan, Caitlin, Justin.