The Texas State Senate: District 5

Senator Steve Ogden: District 5

Occupation: Oil & gas producer
Education: B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, 1973; Graduate, Naval Nuclear Power School, 1974; M.B.A. Texas A&M University, 1987
Legislative Experience: House Member, 1990-1997; Senate Member, 1997 - present
Hometown: Bryan
Party: Republican

Elected to the Texas Senate in January 1997, Steve Ogden is a leader on budget issues, school finance, higher education funding, child protection, transportation safety and criminal justice. He is chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.

Ogden has been in the oil and gas exploration business for over 20 years and is currently president of Ogden Resources, an independent oil and gas company based in Bryan. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy and served nine years as an officer in the U.S. Navy submarine fleet. He received his MBA from Texas A&M University.

Recognized as a leader in the Texas Senate, Ogden has received the Bob Bullock Award for Outstanding Public Stewardship. Following the 79th Legislative Session, he was named among the "Ten Best Legislators" by Texas Monthly magazine, a "Top Texas Legislator" by Capitol Inside, and Pro-Life Chairman of the Year by Texas Right to Life. He was again named among the "Ten Best Legislators" following the 80th Legislative Session, and "Legislator of the Year" by the Texas Public Employees Association in May, 2008. Senator Ogden was once again named among the "Ten Best Legislators" following the 82nd Legislative Session. The Senator has been honored by the Texas County and District Attorneys Association, The Texas A&M University System, and Sam Houston State University and received a Legislative Hero Award from the Texas Access to Justice Commission and Foundation. Before his election to the Texas Senate, Ogden served three terms in the Texas House of Representatives.

Ogden and his wife, Beverly, were married in December of 1973 and live in Bryan. They are the proud parents of four children. Michael, a major in the U.S. Marine Corps, and his wife Lisa are the parents of Gabriel and Canon Ogden. Stephanie is married to William Lewis, and their sons are Christopher and Will. Kristen is married to Cameron Smith, and they are the parents of Sonora. The Ogdens' youngest son, Chaz, is a sophomore in high school.