Charles Anderson

Charles N. "Doc" Anderson (born June 29, 1945) is a veterinarian from Waco, Texas, who was a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 56. The district encompasses Waco and most of McLennan County. He was first elected in 2004.

Early life A graduate of the Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine in College Station, Anderson has been 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 former Governor Rick Perry. In 1998 and 2000, he represented Texas as a delegate to the Congressional Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C.

Texas House of Representatives Anderson served on the Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee and the Rules & Resolution Committee. He was vice-chairman of the Agriculture and Livestock committee. Additionally, he was 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 served on the Community College Caucus, Rural Caucus, Veteran Caucus, Clean Air Caucus, Republican Caucus, and the Texas Conservative Coalition.

In 2024, Anderson announced his intention not to seek re-election to his seat. On August 15, 2024, he announced his early resignation from the Texas House effective immediately and requested a special election be called to fill the remainder of his term.

Personal life He and his wife, Sandie, have one son and one grandson. He resides in Lorena, south of Waco.