Bob is from Dallas and now lives in New Braunfels. He earned bachelor’s degrees in economics and finance from Southern Methodist University. Bob and his wife Julie have 2 adult sons, and he is a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in New Braunfels.

Bob previously worked as a banker, an oil and gas financial executive, and a nonprofit executive. 

Bob King's campaign for US representative is his first run for public office. 

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Believes in addressing poverty by empowering the private sector and reducing government redistribution. Supports tax credits for safety net contributions to redirect funds towards poverty alleviation.

Wants to replace tax deductions with tax credits for donations to "safety net" charitable organizations.

Believes the current economic situation is "unsustainable" and requires "radical accountability" to preserve currency value, which is essential for protecting "lifetime savings and investments."

Believes the major parties and their allies in big business, big media, and big academia are "bound together to preserve their power at the expense of the people, who are being marginalized economically and politically."

Wants to shift regulatory focus away from small businesses and increase anti-trust enforcement to break up monopolies and discourage anti-competitive practices.

- Wants to replace tax deductions with tax credits for donations to "safety net" charitable organizations.
- Believes the current economic situation is "unsustainable" and requires "radical accountability" to preserve currency value, which is essential for protecting "lifetime savings and investments."
- Believes the major parties and their allies in big business, big media, and big academia are "bound together to preserve their power at the expense of the people, who are being marginalized economically and politically."
- Wants to shift regulatory focus away from small businesses and increase anti-trust enforcement to break up monopolies and discourage anti-competitive practices.

Economy

Believes drug abuse should be addressed as an "educational and health care problem, not a criminal problem."

Believes in balancing the need for law enforcement to stop and detain suspicious persons with due process protections in the Bill of Rights.

Believes in balancing the need for law enforcement to stop and detain suspicious persons with due process protections.

Believes a just society must provide basic social safety nets, including food, housing, medical care, education, and disaster relief.

Opposes incarcerating drug users who do not commit violent crimes.

- Believes drug abuse should be addressed as an "educational and health care problem, not a criminal problem."
- Believes in balancing the need for law enforcement to stop and detain suspicious persons with due process protections.
- Believes a just society must provide basic social safety nets, including food, housing, medical care, education, and disaster relief.
- Opposes incarcerating drug users who do not commit violent crimes.

Public Safety

Wants to establish a constitutional right to privacy that prohibits government involvement in personal matters such as sexual activity, parenting decisions of law-abiding parents, and reproductive choices when a fetus is not viable outside the womb.

Wants to establish a constitutional right to privacy that prohibits government involvement in personal matters such as sexual activity, parenting decisions of law-abiding parents, and reproductive choices.

Believes healthcare costs are so high that "entire generations are finding it impossible to save, and why many have to choose between food and medicines."

Believes in preserving a retirement plan benefit system to prevent its collapse in the coming years and supports creating "ownership" in individually-owned plans.

Wants to transition the Social Security program from a defined benefit system to a defined contribution plan to ensure its long-term sustainability for younger generations.

Believes in reducing the government's role in healthcare by shifting the social safety net from government to private charity.

- Wants to establish a constitutional right to privacy that prohibits government involvement in personal matters such as sexual activity, parenting decisions of law-abiding parents, and reproductive choices.
- Believes healthcare costs are so high that "entire generations are finding it impossible to save, and why many have to choose between food and medicines."
- Wants to transition the Social Security program from a defined benefit system to a defined contribution plan to ensure its long-term sustainability for younger generations.
- Believes in reducing the government's role in healthcare by shifting the social safety net from government to private charity.

Healthcare

Believes universities should use their endowments to backstop student loans.

Believes subsidies for medical and higher education costs are ineffective.

Opposes federal student loan forgiveness.

- Believes universities should use their endowments to backstop student loans.
- Believes subsidies for medical and higher education costs are ineffective.
- Opposes federal student loan forgiveness.

Education

Believes that losing energy independence is a "self-inflicted wound" that fuels unnecessary global conflicts.

Believes Congress should regulate toxic emissions that cross state lines.

- Believes that losing energy independence is a "self-inflicted wound" that fuels unnecessary global conflicts.
- Believes Congress should regulate toxic emissions that cross state lines.

Energy & the Environment

Supports campaign finance reform, including a constitutional amendment that supersedes the Citizens United ruling, believing it is necessary to stop "crony capitalism" but opposes reforms that violate individual free speech rights.

Supports breaking up "massive, entrenched and often redundant DC bureaucracies" to improve efficiency.

Promises to support policies that expand personal freedom.

- Supports campaign finance reform, including a constitutional amendment that supersedes the Citizens United ruling, believing it is necessary to stop "crony capitalism" but opposes reforms that violate individual free speech rights.
- Supports breaking up "massive, entrenched and often redundant DC bureaucracies" to improve efficiency.
- Promises to support policies that expand personal freedom.

Voting & Elections

Supports "speaking softly and carrying a big stick" by maintaining strong defense, promoting free trade, and avoiding unnecessary provocation.

Supports the U.S "speaking softly and carrying a big stick" by maintaining strong defense, promoting free trade, and avoiding unnecessary conflict.

Believes in "easier legal immigration" and supports the idea that the US is a "nation of immigrants."

Supports negotiating to expand and simplify legal immigration, contingent upon securing the border and processing the backlog of 2+ million provisional asylum cases.

Believes in ending the provisional asylum program until border enforcement is strengthened, and plans to address the "unaccounted for millions" who have arrived under this program.

Wants to pause the provisional asylum program until border enforcement is improved and wants to address the "unaccounted for millions" who have entered under the program.

Supports changing the mission of forward-deployed US Army units to a defensive one and opposes subsidizing the defense of other nations, instigating regime change wars, and occupying foreign lands.

Supports shifting U.S. Army units stationed abroad to a defensive role and opposes funding other countries' defense, starting regime change wars, and occupying foreign nations.

Believes in providing diplomatic support, selling defensive armaments, sharing military intelligence, and offering air and naval support to allies.

Supports offering foreign allies diplomatic help, defense equipment, intelligence sharing, and military support but believes we should limit the amount of arms given

Believes that cooperation with Mexico to secure their southern border and invest in Central American economies will be more cost-effective than addressing the U.S. border crisis alone.

Believes in collaborating with allies such as Japan, Korea, and Australia to establish a balance of power in the western Pacific, ensuring the free flow of vital goods in Asian shipping lanes.

- Supports the U.S "speaking softly and carrying a big stick" by maintaining strong defense, promoting free trade, and avoiding unnecessary conflict.
- Supports negotiating to expand and simplify legal immigration, contingent upon securing the border and processing the backlog of 2+ million provisional asylum cases.
- Wants to pause the provisional asylum program until border enforcement is improved and wants to address the "unaccounted for millions" who have entered under the program.
- Supports shifting U.S. Army units stationed abroad to a defensive role and opposes funding other countries' defense, starting regime change wars, and occupying foreign nations.
- Supports offering foreign allies diplomatic help, defense equipment, intelligence sharing, and military support but believes we should limit the amount of arms given
- Believes that cooperation with Mexico to secure their southern border and invest in Central American economies will be more cost-effective than addressing the U.S. border crisis alone.
- Believes in collaborating with allies such as Japan, Korea, and Australia to establish a balance of power in the western Pacific, ensuring the free flow of vital goods in Asian shipping lanes.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Bob is from Dallas and now lives in New Braunfels. He earned bachelor’s degrees in economics and finance from Southern Methodist University. Bob and his wife Julie have two adult sons, and he is a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in New Braunfels.

Bob King's campaign for U.S. Representative in the 21st Congressional District in Texas is his first run for public office. 

- Wants to establish a constitutional right to privacy that prohibits government involvement in personal matters such as sexual activity, parenting decisions of law-abiding parents, and reproductive choices.
- Believes the government should not regulate private behavior among consenting adults and opposes government involvement in reproductive decisions, except for states protecting the lives of unborn children capable of living independently.
- Believes healthcare costs are so high that "entire generations are finding it impossible to save, and why many have to choose between food and medicines."
- Wants to transition the Social Security program from a defined benefit system to a defined contribution plan to ensure its long-term sustainability for younger generations.

- Plans to introduce a constitutional amendment that defines sexual, reproductive, and parental rights.
- Believes in reducing the government's role in healthcare by shifting the social safety net from government to private charity.

- Opposes foreign intervention.
- Supports the U.S "speaking softly and carrying a big stick" by maintaining strong defense, promoting free trade, and avoiding unnecessary conflict.
- Supports negotiating to expand and simplify legal immigration, contingent upon securing the border and processing the backlog of 2+ million provisional asylum cases.
- Wants to pause the provisional asylum program until border enforcement is improved and wants to address the "unaccounted for millions" who have entered under the program.
- Supports shifting U.S. Army units stationed abroad to a defensive role and opposes funding other countries' defense, starting regime change wars, and occupying foreign nations.
- Supports offering foreign allies diplomatic help, defense equipment, intelligence sharing, and military support but believes we should limit the amount of arms given
- Believes that cooperation with Mexico to secure their southern border and invest in Central American economies will be more cost-effective than addressing the U.S. border crisis alone.
- Believes in collaborating with allies such as Japan, Korea, and Australia to establish a balance of power in the western Pacific, ensuring the free flow of vital goods in Asian shipping lanes.

Bob King is a native Texan, born in Dallas, and currently resides in New Braunfels. He has degrees in economics and finance from Southern Methodist University. Bob has been married to his wife Julie for 38 years, and together they have two grown sons. He is a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in New Braunfels.

Bob King is a retired nonprofit leader and energy financial executive. He worked most of his career in Houston and has degrees in economics and finance from Southern Methodist University.

As of September 13, 2024, Bob King’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes both parties since the 1960s have irresponsibly increased national debt, now $114 trillion, by spending beyond tax revenues and borrowing from future generations.

Believes economic power should not be centralized in Washington, D.C.

Believes both Democrats and Republicans have failed to control deficits since the late 1990s, with annual federal spending outpacing revenues and adding $1.7 trillion to government debt in the last fiscal year.

Believes in providing a "third choice" for voters, distinct from traditional political options.

Believes the wealth disparity between Washington DC suburbs and other areas is unjust and "should make you angry."

Believes in running a campaign funded by grassroots support rather than "special-interest money," saying "We will be outspent, but our message will resonate with everyone who sees it."

Opposes politicians, saying they "create nothing, except taxes to keep them employed and wealthy, and regulations to keep us under their thumbs."

Opposes "confiscatory taxation and spending by a behemoth central government."

Believes "constitutional libertarian principles" are essential to prevent future economic and political "slavery" for children and grandchildren.

Believes failing to correct economic issues will lead to an economic calamity worse than the Great Depression and will result in "more authoritarian control than we would have ever imagined."

Believes in "maximum freedom to earn a living and enjoy the fruits of your labor, free from unnecessary government interference or excessive taxation."

Believes in trusting God and local Christian families for public safety.

Believes loving God means serving others and fostering grace and tolerance.

Believes in breaking up the "massive and entrenched DC bureaucracy."

Believes that once a police department is established, it cannot be disbanded, regardless of its performance.

Believes in following the teachings of the Gospel of Matthew regarding public safety.

Believes in the importance of faith in public service.

Supports socializing and community building as a way to enhance public safety.

Believes joining the police force is an opportunity to "get in the fight" for public safety.

Encourages community involvement in public safety efforts.

Supports community engagement and socializing as a means to enhance public safety.

Believes in alternative health care funding methods, as evidenced by his membership in a Christian health care sharing ministry with his wife.

Supports parental authority in educational and healthcare decisions for minors.

Believes the Right to Privacy extends beyond abortion.

Believes the majority of Americans support a right to privacy and that there should be one if there isn't already.

Believes "extremists on both sides of the abortion debate" hinder finding a solution.

Believes a constitutional right to privacy would benefit all political sides and supports its definition.

Believes America operated under a constitutional "right to privacy" in sexual, procreation, and family matters from 1973 to 2022, due to Roe v. Wade.

Supports the right to abortion and believes a privacy amendment would satisfy "all but the extremes on both sides of the abortion issue."

Believes the government should not regulate private behavior among consenting adults and opposes government involvement in reproductive decisions, except for states protecting the lives of unborn children capable of living independently.

Plans to introduce a constitutional amendment that defines sexual, reproductive, and parental rights.

Supports education policies that benefit local communities and families.

Supports parental involvement in education.

Believes in supporting local education and opposes federal intervention in school curriculums.

Supports transparency and open communication on educational issues.

Believes that Texas's exit from the United States could lead to a second civil war.

Believes there is a need to "re-awaken" the education system.

Believes that universities with large endowments should use their funds to reduce tuition costs.

Said, "He once played golf to an 11 handicap, but that was before his dermatologist took away his golf clubs."

Supports increasing funding for universities, noting that 4.2 million students are educated by universities with a collective endowment of over $700 billion.

Believes universities oppose certain policies or regulations, but does not specify which ones.

Supports the Department of Energy (DOE) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in regulating interstate natural gas and electricity transmission.

Supports the development of renewable energy sources.

Opposes the current organizational structure of the Department of Energy.

Believes cities like Dallas, Houston, Tulsa, and New Orleans, with expertise in energy issues, should compete to relocate the Department of Energy.

Believes the Energy Department's "one critical function" is managing nuclear waste from the military's nuclear weapons program.

Said, "I'm flexible: I can talk football as well as politics or economics."

Said, "In my lifetime, Republicans generally haven't known how to speak softly, and Democrats haven't known how to carry a big stick."

Believes both Republicans and Democrats are "not fit to solve this problem" of dysfunction in politics due to their partisan conflicts.

Believes elections should be managed by the government.

Believes that the political landscape is influenced by localities such as Loudoun County, Virginia, where his Republican opponent resides, suggesting that regional factors play a significant role in shaping political dynamics.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Believes "Neither major party has the moral courage to address this," referring to the need for comprehensive election reform.

Believes "excessively partisan Republicans and Democrats" have divided Americans and fueled unnecessary government growth.

Believes an independent option exists in TX-21 and that financial support is crucial for voters to learn about it.

Believes money is essential for candidates to amplify their voices and become relevant in the political system.

Believes Congress has "extremists on both sides" who prefer to maintain "the unsolved problem" of voting rights and elections in order to deny the other party credit, inflame Americans, and raise money, rather than arriving at "an obvious and simple solution."

Believes the Pentagon's planning scenario of fighting three simultaneous wars in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East is unnecessary.

Believes the "hyper-partisan direction in Washington" is causing fears of a second Civil War and leading some Texans to consider secession.

Believes the "border calamity" is due to partisanship between the two major political parties.

Believes the U.S. should avoid seeking an empire and instead engage in diplomacy and free trade.

Believes the only way to resolve national disunity without violence is through a "negotiated national divorce," similar to the peaceful split of Czechoslovakia in the 1990s.

Believes the goal with China should be "peaceful cooperation and trade."

Believes in ending ground troop deployments, requiring congressional declarations for such actions, and supporting defense through a "nuclear umbrella" and strong Navy and Air Force.

Believes both parties misuse the term "vital US interests" to justify military action.

Believes countries must develop greater self-sufficiency in national defense.

Chip resides in Hays County with his wife Carrah and their 2 children. He earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the University of Texas. He is a member of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin.

Chip previously worked as first assistant attorney general of Texas, chief of staff to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, and senior advisor to Texas Governor Rick Perry. He also served as special assistant United States attorney in the Eastern District of Texas and as staff director and senior counsel on the Senate Judiciary Committee for Senator John Cornyn. Additionally, he spent nearly 3 years as an investment banking analyst with NationsBank Capital Markets.

Chip Roy is a US representative for Texas's 21st Congressional District. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his 3rd term. He is the policy chair of the House Freedom Caucus.

Supports setting spending limits to fiscal year 2022 levels with small annual increases, reinstating work requirements for government programs, canceling student loan forgiveness, and reallocating unspent Covid-19 aid money.

Believes nondefense spending should be cut to increase defense spending, even if it risks losing support from lawmakers in competitive districts.

Supports cutting nondefense spending in order to increase defense spending. 

Supports adding the REINS Act, which would require congressional approval of any federal rule or regulation that the Office of Management and Budget determines to have an economic impact of $100 million or more.

Supports the REINS Act, which would require congressional approval of any federal rule or regulation that the Office of Management and Budget determines to have an economic impact of $100 million or more.

Supports reducing regulations on businesses.

- Supports setting spending limits to fiscal year 2022 levels with small annual increases, reinstating work requirements for government programs, canceling student loan forgiveness, and reallocating unspent Covid-19 aid money.
- Supports cutting nondefense spending in order to increase defense spending. 
- Supports the REINS Act, which would require congressional approval of any federal rule or regulation that the Office of Management and Budget determines to have an economic impact of $100 million or more.
- Supports reducing regulations on businesses.

Opposes the San Antonio charter change, believing it will increase "chaos and crime" in the city.

Opposed the San Antonio charter change, believing it will increase "chaos and crime" in the city.

Opposes gun control and supports the right to self-defense.

Believes in addressing crime data related to migrant shelters.

Supports transparency on crime data related to migrant shelters.

Believes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) allows government surveillance of Americans without a warrant.

Opposes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), arguing that it allows government surveillance of Americans without a warrant.

- Opposed the San Antonio charter change, believing it will increase "chaos and crime" in the city.
- Opposes gun control and supports the right to self-defense.
- Supports transparency on crime data related to migrant shelters.
- Opposes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), arguing that it allows government surveillance of Americans without a warrant.

Opposes abortion and taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood.

Opposes government mandates on healthcare decisions, including COVID-19 vaccination.

Believes in "healthcare freedom" by allowing individuals to purchase insurance tailored to their needs without government mandates.

Believes in developing "conservative, free market solutions" to address high costs and reduced access due to "excessive government control" over healthcare.

Supports the development of "conservative, free market solutions" to address high costs and reduced access due to "excessive government control" over healthcare.

- Opposes access to abortion. 
- Opposes government mandates on healthcare decisions, including COVID-19 vaccination.
- Opposes "Obamacare."
- Supports the development of "conservative, free market solutions" to address high costs and reduced access due to "excessive government control" over healthcare.

Opposes federal funding for schools that promote "Critical Race Theory."

- Opposes federal funding for schools that promote "Critical Race Theory."

Opposes current energy policies, believing they harm "American energy" in pursuit of a "cult-like radical 'climate' agenda."

- Opposes current energy policies, believing they harm "American energy" in pursuit of a "cult-like radical 'climate' agenda."

Believes in secure elections and authored legislation to ensure only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections.

Authored legislation to ensure only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections.

Believes Congress' role is simply to count votes and opposes objecting to state electors.

Believes Congress' role is simply to count votes after a presidential election.

- Authored legislation to ensure only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections.
- Believes Congress' role is simply to count votes after a presidential election.

Believes cartels have "operational control" of the southern border and their violence affects distant communities.

Said that cartels have "operational control" of the southern border and their violence affects distant communities.

Believes in constructing navigable roads and clearing dense cane along the border to help Border Patrol agents regain "operational control of the border."

Advocates for constructing navigable roads along the border.

Supports a "peace through strength" foreign policy that aims to restore American leadership and support allies, including Israel.

Supports strict immigration policies, including border security and a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants with established businesses or families in the U.S. who comply with the law. Opposes amnesty.

Supports strict immigration policies, including border security and a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants with established businesses or families in the U.S. who comply with the law. 

Supports strong measures against China, including blocking funding to Chinese institutions, preventing Chinese Communist Party members from owning American land, and awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Li Wenliang for exposing the COVID pandemic cover-up.

Supports strong measures against China, including blocking funding to Chinese institutions and preventing Chinese Communist Party members from owning American land.

Introduced legislation to eliminate the position of Chief Diversity Officer at the Department of Defense.

- Said that cartels have "operational control" of the southern border and their violence affects distant communities.
- Advocates for constructing navigable roads along the border.
- Supports Israel.
- Supports strict immigration policies, including border security and a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants with established businesses or families in the U.S. who comply with the law. 
- Supports strong measures against China, including blocking funding to Chinese institutions and preventing Chinese Communist Party members from owning American land.
- Introduced legislation to eliminate the position of Chief Diversity Officer at the Department of Defense.

Chip Roy

Chip resides in Hays County with his wife Carrah and their two children. He earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the University of Texas. He is a member of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin.

Chip is currently serving his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas's 21st Congressional District. He has previously worked as First Assistant Attorney General of Texas, Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, and senior advisor to Texas Governor Rick Perry. He also served as Special Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Texas and as staff director and senior counsel on the Senate Judiciary Committee for Senator John Cornyn. Additionally, he spent nearly three years as an investment banking analyst with NationsBank Capital Markets.

Chip Roy has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 21st Congressional District since 2019. He is a member of the House Judiciary Committee, the House Veterans Affairs Committee, and the House Rules Committee. Roy is also the Policy Chair of the House Freedom Caucus.

- Supports immediate spending cuts.
- Supports setting spending limits to fiscal year 2022 levels with small annual increases, reinstating work requirements for government programs, canceling student loan forgiveness, and reallocating unspent Covid-19 aid money.
- Said, "You're going to lose right-flank support if you don't have upfront, first-year cuts."
- Supports cutting nondefense spending in order to increase defense spending. 
- Supports the REINS Act, which would require congressional approval of any federal rule or regulation that the Office of Management and Budget determines to have an economic impact of $100 million or more.
- Advocates for a reduction in spending to address the $26 trillion debt.
- Supports reducing regulations on businesses.
- Opposes earmarks. 
- Supports balanced budgets.

- Opposed the San Antonio charter change, believing it will increase "chaos and crime" in the city.
- Opposes gun control and supports the right to self-defense.
- Opposes "the massive influx of illegal aliens."
- Supports transparency on crime data related to migrant shelters.
- Opposes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), arguing that it allows government surveillance of Americans without a warrant.

- Opposes reproductive rights. 
- Opposes government mandates on healthcare decisions, including COVID-19 vaccination.
- Opposes Obamacare. 
- Supports the development of "conservative, free market solutions" to address high costs and reduced access due to "excessive government control" over healthcare.
- Supports addressing the constitutional implications of COVID-19 policies on public health and individual freedoms.
- Opposes government intervention in healthcare, believing it leads to "usurpations of freedom."

- Authored legislation to ensure only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections.
- Believes Congress' role is simply to count votes after a presidential election.
- Voted to certify President Biden’s election victory.
- Opposed Kevin McCarthy’s speakership bid in order to extract concessions.
- Supports making it easier for rank-and-file members to hold a new speaker vote.

- Said that cartels have "operational control" of the southern border and their violence affects distant communities.
- Supports prioritizing border security, including a wall and greater interior enforcement.
- Advocates for constructing navigable roads along the border.
- Believes "swamp politics" have hindered border wall completion and proposed an amendment to use funds from "corrupt earmarks" for its construction.
- Supports Israel.
- Supports strict immigration policies, including border security and a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants with established businesses or families in the U.S. who comply with the law. 
- Supports strong measures against China, including blocking funding to Chinese institutions and preventing Chinese Communist Party members from owning American land.
- Supports an official declaration that there is "an invasion at our border." 
- Introduced legislation to eliminate the position of Chief Diversity Officer at the Department of Defense.
- Opposes amnesty.

Chip Roy resides in Hays County, Texas, with his wife Carrah and their two children, Charlie and Virginia. He holds a B.S. and M.A. from the University of Virginia and a J.D. from the University of Texas. He is a member of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin, Texas.

Chip Roy is currently serving his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas's 21st Congressional District. He has previously worked as First Assistant Attorney General of Texas, Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, and senior advisor to Texas Governor Rick Perry. He also served as Special Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Texas and as staff director and senior counsel on the Senate Judiciary Committee for Senator John Cornyn. Additionally, he spent nearly three years as an investment banking analyst with NationsBank Capital Markets.

Believes cuts to Social Security and Medicare are "off the table."

As a freshman, passed legislation to help small businesses.

Believes Democrats will cause a government shutdown.

Believes the U.S. is facing a "sea of debt and expansive socialist spending" and opposes political expediency, corporate cronyism, and radical leftism.

Believes in reducing regulations to boost the economy.

Has experience as an investment banking analyst with NationsBank Capital Markets.

Believes Congress must retake the House in 2022.

Said, "You're going to lose right-flank support if you don't have upfront, first-year cuts."

Advocates for a reduction in spending to address the $26 trillion debt.

Believes thousands of pounds of fentanyl have entered through the southern border and are "killing our kids."

Wants to investigate incidents occurring near the San Antonio Migrant Resource Center since its opening.

Believes in transparency and accountability, and is demanding local law enforcement reveal crime data from a nearby migrant shelter following a deadly shootout by an undocumented immigrant.

Believes the high number of migrant deaths in Brooks County, Texas, and the resulting damage to ranchers' property and livestock, have created an unsafe environment that necessitates armed self-defense for ranchers' children.

Believes that "any crime committed by an illegal alien is a preventable one," and cites concerns about gangs like the Venezuelan-based Tren de Aragua attacking law enforcement.

Believes in holding the San Antonio Police Department accountable and set a deadline of Aug. 26 for them to answer his questions.

- Your U.S. Representative represents the interests of your district in the U.S. House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Texas currently has 36 U.S. Representatives.
- U.S. Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a legal resident of Texas for at least seven years before their election. U.S. Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.

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