Dr. Mark Shelton was elected to the Texas Legislature November 4, 2008 and represents Texas House District 97. District 97 is located in southwest Tarrant County and includes Benbrook, Edgecliff Village and parts of Fort Worth.

Dr. Shelton is interested in improving our education system, enhancing our border security to reduce illegal drug trade and human trafficking, and protecting the rights of home owners. As a physician, Dr. Shelton also has a special interest in health care. He is particularly interested in health insurance reform to make health care more affordable for Texas families as well as improving our CHIP and Medicaid Systems.

Dr. Shelton has been involved in several community organizations including the Boy Scouts of America and the Ronald McDonald House.  Dr. Shelton grew up in Arlington, Texas and is a graduate of Lamar High School. He graduated from Baylor University in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Texas A&M University College of Medicine (now the Texas A&M Health Science Center) in 1983. He is double boarded in Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Dr. Shelton has been married to his wife Mary Ann for 26 years and has 4 children.