Charles Perry (Texas politician)

Charles Perry is an accountant and politician serving as a member of the Texas Senate from the 28th district. He assumed office on September 30, 2014. He was previously a member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 83rd district from 2010 to 2014.

Charles Perry
President pro tempore of the Texas Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office June 2, 2025
Preceded by	Brandon Creighton
Member of the Texas Senate from the 28th district
Incumbent
Assumed office September 30, 2014
Preceded by	Robert L. Duncan
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 83rd district
In office January 11, 2011 – September 30, 2014
Preceded by	Delwin Jones
Succeeded by	Dustin Burrows
Personal details
Born	(1962-03-09) March 9, 1962 (age 63) Abilene, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Jacklyn
Children	2
Education	Texas Tech University (BBA)

Early life and education

Perry is a native of Lubbock, Texas. After graduating from Sweetwater High School in Sweetwater, Texas, Perry earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting and management information systems from Texas Tech University.^[1] Perry has worked as a Certified Public Accountant.

Political career

Perry was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2010, defeating Delwin Jones who held the position since 1989.^[2] He was a member of the Texas House for the 83rd district from 2010 to 2014.^{[citation needed]}

Perry was elected to the Texas Senate in 2014, winning a special election for the seat vacated by Robert L. Duncan.^[3] In 2025, Perry authored legislation to ban THC in Texas.^[4]