John Zerwas
John Zerwas | |
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Texas State House Representative John Zerwas providing an update on the Texas Legislature to the Houston Apartment Association, June 8, 2017. | |
| 13th Chancellor of the University of Texas System | |
| Assumed office August 20, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | James Milliken |
| Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs of the University of Texas System | |
| In office October 1, 2019 – August 20, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Greenberg |
| Succeeded by | David Lakey |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
| In office January 9, 2007 – September 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn Hegar |
| Succeeded by | Gary Gates |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 24, 1955 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouses | Cynthia Zerwas (died 2013)Sylvia Haist (m. 2015) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Anesthesiologist |
| Website | Official website |
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John McCall Zerwas, Sr. (born March 24, 1955), is a physician from Richmond, Texas, who has served as the Chancellor of the University of Texas System since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs from 2019 to 2025. He also served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019.
On June 1st, 2025, Zerwas was appointed interim Chancellor of the University of Texas System, replacing James Milliken. On August 20th, 2025, Zerwas was officially named chancellor of the University of Texas System.