Steven Schneider graduated from El Campo High School in 1979. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He is a residential real estate appraiser and has been employed with Catechis, Campbell and Associates since 1985. He has been a resident of Wharton since 1989 and is married to Vicki Dorotik Schneider of El Campo. They have one daughter, Katelynn. Schneider was secretary/treasurer of the El Campo Rifle and Pistol Club and is a current board member for the Wharton Girls Softball League. He is an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church.