Candidates for Congressional District 21

1 – What is one burning issue that prompted you to run for this position?

Affordability, and the possibility that like what they say about my generation, that we will be less successful than our parents, that that could happen to my kids as well. The American dream is not dead, and I intend to make sure that it stays that way, and that we have a vibrant country, united and led by conservative principles for my boys to grow up in. We are at a critical inflection point, and God has given me the talents to take us where we need to go.

2 – What makes you stand out as a great candidate for TX-21?

I’m the youngest candidate in the race at 40, and represent the future of our party. I am a father of three young boys, 8, 5, and 8 months, that ground me in the district and guarantee I will always choose the district over the party, as it is a sacrifice to be away from them. I am a successful small business owner, having run a small law firm for 12 years. I am a lawyer and also a chemist, a rare combination that gives me legal and scientific knowhow that can be applied to many situations, and I don’t believe in anthropogenic global warming, and have the credibility to talk about that topic for our side. As a criminal defense attorney I have fought government overreach for my entire career and have the bona fides to do it on the federal level as an advocate for this district. I have been involved with the Republican party, but not too involved that I have been captured, having been a delegate to the state convention and run for Travis County District Attorney previously when I lived in Travis County. I am the president of my church, and a strong Christian who intends to bring my faith and relationship with Jesus Christ to Washington.

3 – What do you most value about Kerr County & the Hill Country?

The natural beauty of the Kerr County and the Hill Country generally is unsurpassed in Texas, and I think in the nation. I want to be a part of preserving it for the next generation and protecting it against the green energy initiatives that are plaguing us and sullying God’s country.

4 – As a member of congress, what would your guiding principles be?

My faith in Jesus Christ, and a close second of being a Constitutional originalist, including the original meaning of the commerce clause and giving the tenth amendment teeth again. I believe the federal government is, in almost every arena imaginable, overregulating our lives, and I want to loosen the stranglehold of federal overreach that is strangling us and our businesses.

5 – From where does the federal government derive its authority and how is it limited (if at all)?

It derives its just powers solely from the consent of the governed, is directed at securing the God-given rights that man has, and is limited to the powers enumerated to it in the US Constitution, and was intended to be constrained by the commerce clause.

6 – Please describe your approach to the federal budget.

The federal budget must be balanced. I would like to see a balanced budget amendment passed, but at a minimum we need to get back to passing the 12 appropriations bills each year, not CR’s or Omnibus bills. We must pair tax cuts like TCJA with spending cuts.

7 – What’s your assessment of the Republican leadership of congress? Please articulate your
thoughts on Mike Johnson’s leadership in your answer, and what you would change, if
anything, about the Republican-led congress?

Republican led Congress is too cautious, too unwilling to rock the boat and create lasting change, and under Mike Johnson’s leadership has further failed to do its job of legislating, content to surrender that to the administrative state and act through omnibus bills. All is not lost, and it was heartening to see Mike Johnson work with the Freedom Caucus during the shutdown, so in a closely divided Congress I would like to help nudge us back to original Constitutional roles, which means taking tough votes on many things, including but not limited to Congress’ war powers and not ceding them entirely to the executive.

8 – What are your thoughts on term limits?

I have signed the term limits pledge and would like to be part of seeing it finally codified. We need to tame the administrative state first so that unelected bureaucrats can’t just wait out politicians who are term-limited. Our founding fathers did not intend for legislator to be a career and I intend to self-limit to three terms in Congress.

9 – Name your top three priorities for the district and how you plan to get your colleagues in congress to work with you to pass them?

Regulate Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), ban stock trading by members of Congress, and eliminate the income tax and replace it with a consumption tax. I intend to build relationships with my colleagues both on my side of the aisle and across the aisle, first with simple conversations attempting to focus on what unites us as Americans rather than what divides us, by speaking to their interest and using empathy as a tool, and by negotiating but not compromising. As a weird aside, I also plan to form a non-partisan Karaoke Caucus where I get other lawmakers to stop taking themselves so seriously, embarass themselves a bit and sing karaoke together; I think it could heal a lot of wounds. I also would use discharge petitions where necessary to get tough votes to happen on issues.

1 – What is one burning issue that prompted you to run for this position?

The future of my children. Children do not get to choose their parents. As a father, I can choose what kind of future I leave for them and I don’t like where we are heading.

2 – What makes you stand out as a great candidate for TX-21?

My unique life and career experience have prepared me for this office. I rose from a working-class family and greased pump jacks as my first job at 15 years old. I served as an intelligence specialist in the U.S. Navy in the first battle group to deploy after the 9/11 Terror Attacks, and I was there day one for operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. After my service, I built a successful Oil & Gas exploration business from the ground up without ever taking out a line of business credit.

3 – What do you most value about Kerr County & the Hill Country?

I value the people that make up the hill country the most. pleasant place to raise my four young children.

4 – As a member of congress, what would your guiding principles be?

America First. Texas First. District 21 First. It’s that simple.

5 – From where does the federal government derive its authority and how is it limited (if at all)?

The federal government derives its authority from the people and is sustained by the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution limits the federal government by acknowledging and protecting each person’s God-given rights that the government has no right to violate.

6 – Please describe your approach to the federal budget.

We need to strip the budget down to essential federal functions only, dramatically cut back foreign aid, and start entrusting the states with more responsibility.

7 – What’s your assessment of the Republican leadership of congress? Please articulate your
thoughts on Mike Johnson’s leadership in your answer, and what you would change, if
anything, about the Republican-led congress?

While there are several key victories that should be celebrated, I am disappointed that we did not secure far greater spending cuts or meaningful deficit reductions.

8 – What are your thoughts on term limits?

I support term limits. I believe any term limits need to provide sufficient time for a member of Congress to be successful and not empower the bureaucratic state with too much turnover.

9 – Name your top three priorities for the district and how you plan to get your colleagues in congress to work with you to pass them?

Slashing federal spending, investing in water instead of green energy scams, and reducing the national debt. My military training and business experience have taught me how to navigate personalities and work with a wide variety of egos.

1 – What is one burning issue that prompted you to run for this position?

It wasn’t necessarily an issue, but a calling. I’ve had a lifelong heart for service from childhood, to the Marine Corps, to firefighting, to church ministries, and I heard another calling last fall – to run for Congress. We need good, godly, principled men to step up and lead with faith to restore our country back to the ideals our Founders’ intended. I have had so many “coincidences” during this campaign, and I can’t point anywhere else but to God, and that I am being obedient to the path He currently wants me to be on.

2 – What makes you stand out as a great candidate for TX-21?

What makes me stand out is my lifelong record of humble servant leadership. I have a passion for serving others and want to continue to do so in this next capacity.

3 – What do you most value about Kerr County & the Hill Country?

The beauty of the area would be number one. My 7th great grandmother of full German descent settled in Fredericksburg. I was born and raised in Hays County. TX21 is not just beautiful or special, it’s home to me. From the values the people hold dear to the ruggedly picturesque landscape, there is nothing else like it in the United States.

4 – As a member of congress, what would your guiding principles be?

As a member of congress, my guiding principles would be my faith, citizen-led governance, constitutional fidelity, and service-oriented representation.

5 – From where does the federal government derive its authority and how is it limited (if at all)?

The federal government derives its authority directly from the people (popular sovereignty). It should only possess the specific authorities granted by the text of the Constitution. It should be limited by the bill of rights and the separation of powers.

6 – Please describe your approach to the federal budget.

On the road to balancing the budget:

• Slashing and codifying spending cuts.
• Eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse.
• Rebuilding the American middle class.
• Protecting opportunity, not standing in the way of it (deregulation).

7 – What’s your assessment of the Republican leadership of congress? Please articulate your
thoughts on Mike Johnson’s leadership in your answer, and what you would change, if
anything, about the Republican-led congress?

Plainly, I think republican leadership is weak. There should be no reason that we have not codified President Trump’s executive orders at this point in his presidency. Mike Johnson needs to man up and bring the difficult legislation to the floor. Rather than putting go-along to get-along republicans in leadership, we should put firebrands in place who stand ready to fight for America First principles without compromise.

8 – What are your thoughts on term limits?

I have signed the term limits pledge. While in theory the voter gets to enact term limits every primary election, it seems not to play out in application. Thomas Jefferson was in favor of a rotation in office, and the Articles of the Confederation actually contained mandatory term limits. All that said, I believe term limits are needed to avoid corruption and pay-to-play systems.

9 – Name your top three priorities for the district and how you plan to get your colleagues in congress to work with you to pass them?

• #1. Codifying President Trump’s Executive Orders
• #2. Carrying Forward Chip Roy’s legislation (SAVE Act, Restore Trust In Congress Act, Preserving A Sharia-Free America Act)
• #3. Lowering housing and healthcare costs.

If we maintain a majority in congress and keep the Whitehouse, there should be no excuse for not getting all the legislation above passed and onto the President’s desk. If we don’t, I will file single issue, simply worded bills that allow constituents to see exactly how their representative voted and force representatives to be held accountable for their votes.

1 – What is one burning issue that prompted you to run for this position?

The federal government has lost accountability to the people it serves. Spending is out of control unelected bureaucracies make policy without accountability and everyday Texans are paying the price through inflation higher costs and fewer opportunities. As an engineer and small business owner I could not sit by while incompetence and special interests continue to erode liberty affordability and trust in government.

2 – What makes you stand out as a great candidate for TX-21?

I am not a career politician. I have built systems led technical teams owned a small business and worked in highly regulated environments where outcomes matter. I bring real world problem solving fiscal discipline and a Hill Country mindset of independence stewardship and personal responsibility not talking points or donor driven politics.

3 – What do you most value about Kerr County & the Hill Country?

Independence faith family land stewardship and a strong sense of community. The Hill Country values freedom paired with responsibility neighbors helping neighbors respect for property rights and a deep skepticism of centralized control. Those values deserve a voice in Washington.

4 – As a member of congress, what would your guiding principles be?

The Constitution limited government individual liberty fiscal responsibility transparency and accountability. Government exists to serve the people not manage every aspect of their lives.

5 – From where does the federal government derive its authority and how is it limited (if at all)?

All federal authority derives from the Constitution and the consent of the governed. That authority is limited by enumerated powers separation of powers federalism and the Bill of Rights. When the federal government exceeds those limits it undermines liberty and violates the intent of our Founders.

6 – Please describe your approach to the federal budget.

Spending must be tied to outcomes constitutional authority and long term sustainability. I support zero based budgeting regular audits and eliminating waste duplication and unchecked bureaucracy. Families and small businesses balance budgets Washington should too.

7 – What’s your assessment of the Republican leadership of congress? Please articulate your
thoughts on Mike Johnson’s leadership in your answer, and what you would change, if
anything, about the Republican-led congress?

Republicans have failed to use the leverage voters gave them. While Speaker Johnson has good intentions the conference has lacked urgency discipline and willingness to confront runaway spending and bureaucratic overreach. I would push for stronger negotiation real fiscal reforms and a results driven approach not performative politics or endless continuing resolutions.

8 – What are your thoughts on term limits?

I support term limits age limits and a ban on insider trading for members of Congress. At the same time we must be careful not to create a permanent ruling class of unelected staff and lobbyists by removing experienced legislators without structural reform. Term limits should restore accountability not weaken it.

9 – Name your top three priorities for the district and how you plan to get your colleagues in congress to work with you to pass them?

• Fiscal responsibility and cost of living relief
  I will work across caucuses to rein in spending restore budget discipline and reduce inflationary pressure on families.
• Energy and infrastructure reliability
  Support Texas led energy production including oil gas and small modular nuclear along with water and grid resilience critical to the Hill Country.
• Workforce and economic opportunity
  Protect American jobs and wages reform employment based visa programs and expand skills training tied to real employer needs. I plan to work issue by issue with members who value results over party labels using data transparency and constituent impact to build coalitions.

1 – What is one burning issue that prompted you to run for this position?

I’m running because the America I served is not the same America we are leaving to the next generation. Our freedoms, our security, and our national identity are being tested in ways I never imagined when I first put on the uniform. The federal government has failed to secure our border, enforce the rule of law, and protect the safety of American families. That failure threatens the very promise of America. I stepped forward because we owe our children a nation that is strong, sovereign, and free — not one weakened by chaos, indecision, and political gamesmanship.

2 – What makes you stand out as a great candidate for TX-21?

I am the only candidate in this race with real executive leadership experience, real healthcare expertise, and real coalition-building across the Hill Country, border communities, and San Antonio. I’ve led large organizations through crisis, turned around failing systems, and delivered measurable results. I’ve also built strong relationships with first responders, veterans, business owners, ranchers, and faith leaders — the people who make TX-21 strong. I bring operational discipline, moral clarity, and a service-driven mindset that Washington desperately needs.

3 – What do you most value about Kerr County & the Hill Country?

Kerr County and the Hill Country represent the best of Texas — faith, family, freedom, and a deep respect for land and community. I value the strong agricultural heritage, the commitment to service, the patriotism, and the way neighbors look out for one another. This region embodies the values Washington has forgotten, and it deserves a representative who will protect its water, land, property rights, and way of life.

4 – As a member of congress, what would your guiding principles be?

My guiding principles will be:

• Accountability — government must serve the people, not itself
• Fiscal discipline — stop the reckless spending that threatens our future
• Security — protect our border, our communities, and our national interests
• Service — put constituents first, always
• Constitutional fidelity — uphold the limits placed on federal power

Every vote I take will be grounded in these principles.

5 – From where does the federal government derive its authority and how is it limited (if at all)?

The federal government derives its authority from the U.S. Constitution, which grants specific, enumerated powers. Those powers are intentionally limited. The Tenth Amendment makes clear that all powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states and the people. Washington has drifted far beyond those boundaries, and restoring constitutional limits is essential to preserving liberty.

6 – Please describe your approach to the federal budget.

My approach is simple:

• Stop the bleeding — freeze non-essential spending
• Audit federal agencies — eliminate waste, duplication, and mission creep
• Restore fiscal sanity — balance the budget and reduce the national debt
• Protect essential functions — national defense, veterans, border security

As a healthcare CEO, I’ve turned around multi-site systems by demanding accountability
and aligning incentives. Washington needs the same discipline.

7 – What’s your assessment of the Republican leadership of congress? Please articulate your
thoughts on Mike Johnson’s leadership in your answer, and what you would change, if
anything, about the Republican-led congress?

Republican leadership in Congress faces enormous challenges, and Speaker Mike Johnson has stepped into a difficult role at a critical moment. Many conservatives believe Congress must be more unified, more disciplined, and more aggressive in confronting the border crisis, reining in spending, and standing up to federal overreach. If elected, I will push for
stronger accountability, a clearer strategic vision, and a renewed commitment to delivering results that reflect the priorities of the American people — especially Texans.

8 – What are your thoughts on term limits?

I support term limits and personally signed the U.S. Term Limits Pledge. Career politicians have weakened trust in government and insulated themselves from accountability. Term limits would restore citizen-led government, encourage fresh leadership, and reduce the influence of entrenched bureaucracies and special interests.

9 – Name your top three priorities for the district and how you plan to get your colleagues in congress to work with you to pass them?

• 1. Secure the southern border
  I will work with colleagues who understand the national security implications and build bipartisan support around enforcement, technology, and ending catch–and–release.
• 2. Deliver real healthcare reform
  As the only candidate with executive healthcare experience, I will champion reforms that lower costs, expand access, and put patients and doctors — not bureaucrats — in charge. I’ll work with members who are serious about outcomes, not politics.
• 3. Restore Economic Stability
  Our nation is $38 trillion in debt, running a $2 trillion annual deficit, and paying $1 trillion a year in interest alone. That is unsustainable and dangerous. My priority is to restore economic stability by enforcing fiscal discipline, cutting waste, and demanding accountability from federal agencies. I will work with like-minded members of Congress — especially those focused on debt reduction, regulatory reform, and pro-growth policies — to rein in spending, strengthen the dollar, and protect families, retirees, and small businesses from the consequences of Washington’s reckless financial mismanagement.

1 – What is one burning issue that prompted you to run for this position?

The theft of the 2020 presidential election through widespread irregularities, illegal rule changes, and the weaponization of government against political opponents. As a former Federal Election Commission member appointed by President Trump, I saw firsthand how the system can be manipulated. We must restore absolute trust in our elections, or nothing else matters. That outrage, combined with the need for proven America First fighters in Congress, is why I’m running.

2 – What makes you stand out as a great candidate for TX-21?

I’m the only candidate who has worked directly with President Trump since 2016, served in his administration, and led a federal agency (the FEC) through DOGE-driven reductions. I have real executive experience cutting government waste while defending Trump against lawfare on the FEC. I’m a conservative election lawyer, veteran, and lifelong fighter for election integrity and America First policies—no one else in this race combines that record.

3 – What do you most value about Kerr County & the Hill Country?

The fierce independence, deep faith, love of liberty, and rugged beauty of the Hill Country. Kerr County embodies the Texas spirit—hardworking people who expect their leaders to defend freedom, protect private property, and preserve the natural heritage that makes this part of Texas so special.

4 – As a member of congress, what would your guiding principles be?

America First in every vote. Constitutional fidelity. Loyalty to conservative principles over party establishment. Courage to fight the swamp, cut spending, secure the border, and defend individual liberty—no apologies, no compromises on core values.

5 – From where does the federal government derive its authority and how is it limited (if at all)?

The federal government derives its authority solely from the consent of the governed, as expressed through the U.S. Constitution. Its powers are few and defined (Article I, Section 8), with all other powers reserved to the states and the people under the 10th Amendment. Those limits are real and must be strictly enforced—anything less leads to tyranny.

6 – Please describe your approach to the federal budget.

Zero-based budgeting, massive cuts to wasteful and unconstitutional programs, and a return to fiscal sanity. As the only candidate who has actually led a federal agency through DOGE-driven reductions, I know how to identify and eliminate bloat. We must balance the budget, end deficit spending, and stop mortgaging our children’s future.

7 – What’s your assessment of the Republican leadership of congress? Please articulate your
thoughts on Mike Johnson’s leadership in your answer, and what you would change, if
anything, about the Republican-led congress?

Republican leadership has been too timid and too willing to compromise with Democrats on spending and procedural rules that weaken our majority. Speaker Mike Johnson has shown moments of courage but has also continued omnibus spending bills and debt ceiling increases that betray conservative promises. I would demand single-subject spending bills, no more continuing resolutions, and an ironclad commitment to President Trump’s agenda—no more funding for weaponized agencies or open borders.

8 – What are your thoughts on term limits?

I strongly support congressional term limits. Career politicians are the root of much of Washington’s corruption and disconnect. A constitutional amendment limiting House members to three terms (6 years) and Senators to two terms (12 years) would restore citizen-legislators and break the grip of the permanent political class.

9 – Name your top three priorities for the district and how you plan to get your colleagues in congress to work with you to pass them?

• 1. Secure the border permanently – Full funding for the wall, end catch-and-release, and
  reimburse Texas for the billions we’ve spent doing the federal government’s job.
• 2. Restore election integrity nationwide – Pass the SAVE Act, end mail-in ballot abuses,
  and require voter ID everywhere.
• 3. Cut spending and taxes – Massive tax relief for families and small businesses, eliminate
  wasteful programs, and shrink the administrative state.

I’ll build coalitions the America First way: work closely with President Trump and his allies,
leverage my executive experience to expose waste, and hold firm until we win—never surrendering to the establishment. TX-21 deserves a fighter who delivers results, not excuses.

1 – What is one burning issue that prompted you to run for this position?

The single most pressing reason I’m running for Congress is our fiscal situation. I’ve spent decades in the financial markets, and I’ve seen what happens when countries and companies let debt get out of control. Markets eventually lose confidence, borrowing costs spike, and things unravel fast. Based on my experience, we are perilously close to that point in the United States.

Today, our national debt sits at roughly $38 trillion and is projected to reach $55 trillion within the next decade. Right now, about 20% of every tax dollar is already going just to interest payments. If interest rates were to move back toward historical norms—just a couple of hundred basis points from here—nearly 45% of every tax dollar would be consumed by interest alone, leaving very little room for defense, infrastructure, healthcare, or anything else.

At the same time, the Social Security trust fund is projected to run out in about eight years. If
we fail to fix that, benefits would be cut automatically, and senior poverty would effectively
double overnight. That is unacceptable—and entirely preventable if we act now.

We cannot address affordability or restore a sustainable economic environment until we get our
debt under control. Returning to a low-interest-rate world simply isn’t possible without fiscal discipline. The math doesn’t allow it.

I’m a firm believer in free markets. Time and again, markets have shown they can solve problems more efficiently than government micromanagement. Continued government interference often makes these challenges worse, not beTer. On top of that, waste, fraud, and abuse across the federal government drain hundreds of billions of dollars every year, directly worsening our fiscal situation and crowding out priorities that actually matter.

And yes—there are many other issues I care deeply about: decoupling from China, fixing our broken healthcare system, pushing back against the rise of socialism, and making life more affordable for American families. All of those matter. But if we don’t get our fiscal house in order first, it will be extraordinarily difficult—if not impossible—to meaningfully address any of them.

This isn’t theoretical. It’s what I’ve seen happen when leaders ignore the warning signs. We still
have time—but not much—and we need to act.

2 – What makes you stand out as a great candidate for TX-21?

What sets me apart as a candidate for Texas 21 is the combination of real financial-market experience and deep grassroots involvement—and very few people bring both.

I have nearly 25 years of experience in the financial markets, particularly in the debt markets, where I’ve studied firsthand what causes companies and even entire countries to succeed or fail. That perspective matters right now. Just as President Trump surrounded himself with seasoned business leaders and pushed a business-minded approach in Washington, I believe we desperately need more people with real-world business experience helping run the government. That’s a perspective I uniquely bring to this race.

At the same time, my foundation is deeply grassroots. I’ve served as a delegate, precinct chair, county Republican chair, and member of the State Republican Executive Committee. I’ve spent thousands of hours working at the ground level across this district—listening, organizing, and fighting for conservative principles locally, not just talking about them.

I’ve also served as a Trump appointee, which gives me firsthand experience on both sides of the equation—how policy decisions are made in Washington and how they actually affect people back home. When you combine deep local roots with real financial expertise, it creates a level of preparedness and credibility that’s rare. And I believe that makes me a uniquely strong candidate to represent Texas 21.

3 – What do you most value about Kerr County & the Hill Country?

What I value most about Kerr County and the Hill Country is the incredible blend of independence and strong conservative, family-oriented values. People here really do look out for one another. When we faced the floods this past July, the entire community came together to help each other out, not because anyone was forcing them to, but because that’s just who we are. And it’s not just about emergencies. Even now, as we deal with these Green New Deal policies like battery storage projects that threaten our local way of life, neighbors are banding together to stand up for each other. That spirit of community, of being independent thinkers who aren’t afraid to speak our minds and defend what we believe in, is exactly what I cherish. It’s about caring for each other, loving our country, and staying true to our values.

4 – As a member of congress, what would your guiding principles be?

One of the biggest problems in Congress today is that too many members owe favors to special interests. The solutions to many of our country’s challenges aren’t overly complicated. What’smissing is the will to act—and too often, that lack of will comes from lawmakers being beholden to powerful interests instead of the people they represent. When politicians feel they owe someone, real solutions get delayed or blocked altogether.

My guiding principle is simple: put America and my constituents first. To do that, I’m making the following pledges:

1. I will not take a dollar from the pharmaceutical, insurance, environmental, or big tech lobbies.

2. I will not pay for endorsements, accept endorsements with strings attached, or trade money for poli$cal favors of any kind.

3. I will impose a self-enforced 10-year term limit on myself.

Accountability starts with personal commitment. And I’m convinced that if every member of Congress lived by these principles, we would finally have a Congress that serves the people—not special interests.

5 – From where does the federal government derive its authority and how is it limited (if at all)?

The federal government derives its authority from the Constitution, which clearly lays out a limited set of expressed powers. Under the Tenth Amendment, any power not expressly granted to the federal government is reserved to the states or to the people. That balance was intentional—and it was meant to restrain federal overreach.

Yet from the perspective of anyone who believes in limited government, it’s clear that Washington has steadily pushed beyond those constitutional boundaries. Federal involvement in healthcare through the Affordable Care Act, in education through national standards and mandates, and through expansive environmental regulations are often used as examples where authority has shifted away from the states and toward the federal government.

In short, the federal government has gradually stretched its reach into areas that were never intended to be centrally controlled. Restoring the constitutional balance between Washington and the states isn’t about ideology—it’s about respecting the framework that protects liberty, accountability, and local decision-making.

6 – Please describe your approach to the federal budget.

My approach to the federal budget is straighhorward: I support a balanced budget amendment to ensure the federal government does not spend more than it takes in. Just like American families, Washington has to live within its means. I’m a fiscal hawk, and I do not believe weshould add a single new dollar to the deficit going forward. The goal must be to begin paying down the principal on our national debt, not just slowing its growth.

I also share Donald Trump’s view that the United States should be leveraging its assets more effectively to strengthen our balance sheet and generate returns that can be used to reduce debt. That means running the federal government with a business mindset, not a blank-check mentality.

In practical terms, every federal agency should be required to conduct rigorous self-audits to root out waste, fraud, and abuse. Those dollars don’t belong to Washington—they belong to the American people. Eliminating inefficiency isn’t optional; it’s a responsibility.

Above all, we must restore confidence—both in the markets and among taxpayers—that the United States is serious about fiscal discipline. A balanced budget, smarter use of national assets, and real accountability are how we get there. That’s my commitment: a disciplined, fiscally responsible approach that puts us back on a sustainable path and starts reducing the debt.

7 – What’s your assessment of the Republican leadership of congress? Please articulate your
thoughts on Mike Johnson’s leadership in your answer, and what you would change, if
anything, about the Republican-led congress?

Overall, I’m not satisfied with the Republican leadership in Congress right now. We have yet to hold anyone accountable for the Biden administration’s lawfare tactics, the illegitimate nature of the January 6 hearings, the entire “Russia hoax,” or the ongoing issues with the Biden family. We keep passing continuing resolutions that maintain Biden-level spending instead of fighting for fiscal responsibility.

I’m incredibly frustrated that we haven’t codified any of President Trump’s key executive orders, particularly on immigration policy. There were hundreds of billions of dollars in waste and fraud identified by DOGE, and we’ve only managed to rescind about $9 billion of that—just a tiny fraction. We’re not doing enough to stand up for our conservative values, and I believe special interests are influencing both parties. As for Mike Johnson, I know his job is tough, but I’d like to see more courage and real action in pushing our agenda forward.

8 – What are your thoughts on term limits?

As my pledge above indicates, I am a strong proponent of term limits. I am happy to see many candidates sign term limit pledges. However, the reality is that the chances of Congress bringing term-limit legislation to the floor are low. That is why I am signing a pledge to not stay in Congress for more than ten years. Congress should be looked at as a service to our country, not a career path.

9 – Name your top three priorities for the district and how you plan to get your colleagues in congress to work with you to pass them?

My top three priorities for our district center on protecting our community’s character, supporting our local economy, and ensuring our water security.

First, I want to phase out subsidies tied to Green New Deal policies, especially for wind, solar, and battery storage projects that are encroaching on the Hill Country. I’ll work with my colleagues in Congress to end these subsidies and protect our local landscape and economy.

Second, with the realignment of military missions out of San Antonio, I plan to collaborate with both fellow representatives and military leaders to bring new missions—like cyber and medical technology—into Fort Sam to offset those losses.

Third, water security is crucial for our district. I’ll push for funding and collaborative efforts to explore desalination and the use of brackish water resources, making sure we have sustainable water solutions.

In all these areas, I plan to unite the Texas delegation and build bipartisan support where possible, because these are not just local issues—they affect all of Texas. Together, we can drive these solutions forward for our district and our state.