+ − Contact Information
Phone: (512) 463-0657
Fax: (512) 236-0713
Office Address:
P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
+ − Biography
Representative John Zerwas, M.D. is proud to represent the citizens of House District 28 in the Texas House of Representatives for his fourth legislative term. House District 28, currently one of the fastest growing regions in the State of Texas, is made up of a diverse mix of urban, suburban, and rural populations in northwestern Fort Bend County.
Representative Zerwas currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee as Chair of the Health and Human Services subcommittee, also known as Article II of the state budget. The 83rd legislative session marked Zerwas' third term as subcommittee chairman. Zerwas is humbled to serve as the Chairman of the House Committee on General Investigating and Ethics, and he is also a member of the House Committee on Human Services and the House Select Committee on Fiscal Impact of Texas Border Support Operations. Representative Zerwas has twice served on the Conference Committee for the state budget. These assignments have allowed him to bring a unique perspective to the Texas Legislature.
A physician for more than 30 years, Representative Zerwas is one of three doctors in the Texas House of Representatives at a time when Health and Human Services is one of the fastest-growing areas of spending. Dr. Zerwas is the immediate past president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. More than a decade ago, Dr. Zerwas co-founded a Houston area group practice which recently became known as US Anesthesia Partners, and he remains active in the operations of the partnership. He previously served as the President of the Memorial Hermann Health Network Providers and Chief Medical Officer of the Memorial Hermann Hospital System.
Representative Zerwas has earned numerous accolades for his dedication to public service including being named one of the "Ten Best Legislators" by Texas Monthly for his work during the 81st and 82nd legislative sessions. Among other recognitions, Representative Zerwas has been recognized by the Texas Medical Association as a "Friend of Medicine" and Texas Hospital Association as a "Texas Hospital Advocate" for his commitment to healthcare for Texans.
John and his late wife, Cindy, graduated from Bellaire High School in 1973 and were married in 1978. After graduating from the University of Houston, Representative Zerwas earned his Doctorate in Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in 1980 and started a full-time private practice in 1985. John and Cindy have four children, John Jr., Joseph, Brandon, daughter-in-law Monica, Sherry, son-in-law Matthew, and two grandchildren, Isabella and Matthew.