Q&A: Meet the Republican runoff candidates for US House District 38

Why are you running for office?

I am running because Washington has lost its way and families are paying the price. My wife and I built our business and are raising our children here. I am running to secure the border, protect life, defend the Second Amendment, and put parents back in charge.

What are the biggest challenges facing the district?

Affordability, immigration, and public safety. Families are struggling to keep up with rising costs while the border remains wide open. The murder of Jocelyn Nungaray showed these failures have real consequences. We must enforce the law, secure the border, and keep our communities safe.

What projects are most important for the Legislature to focus on for the future of Texas?

Putting America first. That means securing the border, stopping blank checks to foreign countries, cutting waste and regulation, lowering costs, and empowering families. Government should get out of the way so small businesses can grow and parents can lead their children’s education and healthcare decisions.

How do you plan to involve residents in the decision-making process?

I am rooted in this community through my family, church, and business. Listening to people in Texas 38 is part of my daily life. I will stay accessible, engaged, and accountable, and take the voices of this district with me to Washington.

Why are you running for office?

I’m running for Congress because Texas’s 38th Congressional District needs a proven leader with real-world experience who will stand up for our values and deliver results. Born and raised in Houston with deep Texas roots, I was taught early on the importance of faith, family, hard work, and service while ...

What are the biggest challenges facing the district?

The biggest challenges facing our district include rising costs for Texas families and growing threats to our neighborhoods and communities driven by the Left’s soft-on-crime approach and the ongoing border crisis caused by the Biden Administration’s failed policies. Inflation, high energy costs, and burdensome regulations have made it harder for ...

What projects are most important for the legislature to focus on for the future of Texas?

For Texas to remain strong and competitive, the legislature must focus on projects that drive long-term economic growth, infrastructure investment, and energy independence. That includes modernizing transportation and infrastructure, supporting workforce development and technical education, and cutting taxes and regulations that hold back entrepreneurs and job creators. We must also ...