KEY ISSUES

Putting an end to self serving career politicians who have turned public office into a lifelong paycheck is essential. Congress was never meant to be a career choice. Serving our nation and making America a better place for our children and future generations must always be the highest priority.

The longer politicians stay in Washington, the more disconnected they become from the people they represent. Extended time in office does not just create experience, it creates dependence on donors, lobbyists, party leadership, and the unelected power structure operating behind the scenes.

Rep. Lance Gooden once warned that long tenures deepen ties to special interests and fuel the D.C. swamp. He even proposed a three term limit. Today, he is running for term number five.

That reversal is not accidental. It is how the system protects itself. Career politicians quickly learn that there are different rules for different people. Everyday Americans face consequences, while the political class enjoys protection. Insider trading, regulatory favoritism, and selective enforcement have created a tiered justice system where power shields power.

This is how an elite ruling class forms. Not overnight, but through years of unchecked consolidation. When politicians stop fearing voters and start managing optics, accountability disappears.

Term limits are not extreme. They are a necessary safeguard to restore accountability and break the cycle that fuels corruption. I support strict term limits to ensure public office remains a place of service, not self preservation.

I will serve no more than two terms.

Our economy is the foundation of a strong Texas. Our government should empower, not hinder, the men and women who create jobs, manufacture goods, and work the land. For too long, overregulation and bloated bureaucracy have made it harder for everyday Texans to live out the American Dream.

Small businesses create at least two-thirds of all net new jobs and pay the most in federal income taxes. A 2023 GAO study revealed that 34% of large, profitable corporations paid zero in federal income tax. That's not just unfair, it's unsustainable. I will fight to eliminate unnecessary regulations and unleash private investment.

Texans don't need top-down mandates — they need a representative who listens. My top priority is making sure our district has a seat at the table in Congress, not just a name on a roll call.

Servant leadership means showing up, listening first, and fighting for the values of the people back home. Power belongs in the hands of local communities. I will work to shift control away from federal bureaucrats and return it to the counties, towns, and families.

The Internal Revenue Service has become a bloated, unaccountable bureaucracy. Abolishing the IRS would allow for a complete overhaul of the tax system, replacing it with a simpler, fairer alternative where everyone pays their share.

This will eliminate yearly filings, audits, and invasive income tracking, restore personal privacy, and eliminate the fear many Americans feel every April. Ending the IRS is a step towards restoring our Republic.

Our schools need reform that starts by raising teacher pay and cutting top-heavy administrative costs. The focus must be on students, parents, and teachers, with local curriculum control and spending transparency.

I support practical skills education like trades, financial literacy, and civics. School vouchers are not good for public schools, especially rural ones. I will push back wherever possible to offset the impact on our school system.

Securing our border is essential, but must be lawful and humane. I support strong border enforcement, including increased resources to stop illegal crossings, drug trafficking, and human smuggling.

I also believe immigration must remain legal, orderly, and in line with American values. National security begins at our own border. Comprehensive reform to strengthen the border and uphold law is a must.

Veteran homelessness is a moral failure. As a former combat medic, I have seen firsthand the sacrifices made by those in uniform. Real accountability from the VA and ensuring every veteran has timely access to care is crucial.

I will champion expanded rural housing initiatives and mental health services. If you served this country, this country should serve you.

The federal government has grown far beyond its constitutional limits. It's time to cut unnecessary bureaucracies like the TSA, which had a 95% failure rate in a 2015 internal investigation.

We must privatize airline security. Airlines should be responsible for paying for their own security out of their billions in profit, not the taxpayers. Shrinking the federal government restores freedom and returns power to states and people. By eliminating burdensome regulations, we can create an environment where entrepreneurs can innovate without being crushed by mandates.

The national debt, over $36 trillion, is a ticking time bomb. Career politicians from both parties caused this by abandoning fiscal discipline.

For example, Lance Gooden's office spent nearly $379,000 in taxpayer-funded travel—more than any other House member. We must hold our own side accountable. Americans deserve better than politicians who talk conservative and spend like liberals.