Matt Schaefer holds a bachelor's degree in finance and a Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University, where he also attended law school while serving in the United States Navy Reserve. He began his career in public service working in a district office of U.S. Senator Phil Gramm and later served as counsel to a state representative on legislative matters. Schaefer spent nearly two decades in the Navy Reserve, retiring at the rank of lieutenant commander. His legislative experience includes advocating for specific stances on gun control and opposing the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Matt Schaefer’s political identity is marked by a staunch defense of Second Amendment rights and an unconventional stance on political power structures. His advocacy for the right to carry for law-abiding single mothers, juxtaposed with his opposition to gun control measures, reveals an ideologically consistent yet socially nuanced approach. Notably, Schaefer’s support for barring Democrats from committee chairmanships when Republicans hold the majority showcases a rigidly partisan strategy. His decision to vote against impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton further underscores a loyalty to party leadership that diverges from typical political calculations.