As sponsor, from the 107th Congress
Of the bills they introduced
Signed on to someone else's bill
Roll calls tied to a bill
In the Congressional Record, from 2001
Held now, including subcommittees
Across 12 Congresses, most in the 112th at 27. In the 119th, 4 — 22 fewer than the median representative, who filed 26. Volume is not influence: the great majority of bills, from every member, never get a vote.
median for the chamber, that Congress
Biography
Focus
Drawn from the 125 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Armed Forces and National Security 32
- Military personnel and dependents 26
- Military facilities and property 22
- Government Operations and Politics 21
- Congressional oversight 20
- Texas 20
- Crime and Law Enforcement 18
- Government information and archives 18
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 125.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Michael T. McCaul 36
- Michael C. Burgess 26
- Kay Granger 25
- John Abney Culberson 25
- Lamar Smith 24
- Randy Neugebauer 22
Times each has cosponsored a bill this member introduced.
Record
Every recorded vote, bill and floor speech, newest first.
Recorded votes tied to a bill, including procedural motions on it such as cloture. Votes on nominations are not listed.
| Bill | Question | Voted | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 9612 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Nov 9, 2026 |
| HR 3978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Nov 9, 2026 |
| S 2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Sep 16, 2026 |
| HR 9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Sep 16, 2026 |
| HR 9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Sep 16, 2026 |
| HJRES 213 | On Passage | Yea | Sep 16, 2026 |
| HR 10326 | On Passage | Yea | Sep 16, 2026 |
| HR 9576 | On Passage | Yea | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 1133 | Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2017 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Nov 8, 2017 |
| HR 3355 | Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 171. | Jul 21, 2017 |
| HR 495 | Protection of Children Act of 2017 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 12. | Jun 21, 2017 |
| HRES 238 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Army should report on the status of future Ground Combat Vehicles of the Army. | Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces. | Apr 5, 2017 |
| HR 5734 | Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2016 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | Jul 14, 2016 |
| HR 5634 | Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518. | Jul 6, 2016 |
| HR 4584 | POLICE Act of 2016 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. | Feb 29, 2016 |
| HRES 621 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the future of the Supreme Court. | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 1502 | North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | Nov 10, 2026 |
| HRES 1653 | Honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2026. | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Nov 9, 2026 |
| HR 7651 | Chloe Cole Act of 2026 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8. | Oct 29, 2026 |
| HR 10542 | Combating Pasture Mealybug Act | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. | Sep 28, 2026 |
| HR 1773 | Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Sep 24, 2026 |
| HR 6213 | Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15. | Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 9452 | Budgeting for a Better America Act | Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | Sep 15, 2026 |
| HR 987 | Fair Access to Banking Act | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | Sep 15, 2026 |
Sections of the Congressional Record in which this member spoke or entered a written statement, as the Government Publishing Office tags them; floor business such as amendment texts is left out. Each links to the official Record.
| Date | Record section | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Celebrating Sid Schmidt | Written statement |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Celebrating Temple College's Centennial | Written statement |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Recognizing the Life of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre Trevon Huey | Written statement |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Recognizing Lieutenant General Kevin D. Admiral | Written statement |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Recognizing the Life of Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead | Written statement |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Celebrating the Honorable Betsy Lambeth | Written statement |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Remembering the Life of William "Wallace" Vernon | Written statement |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Remembering the Life of Mark Silbert | Written statement |
Committees
Current committees first, each with its role and years, and the subcommittees held now beneath it. Full history opens every role with its date and official record, and earlier subcommittee seats.
Full history
Earlier committees
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Workforce Committee | Member | Jan 28, 2003 to Jan 3, 2005 | H.Res. 33 · End of the 108th Congress |
| Employer-Employee Relations | Member | Listed Feb 2003 to Sep 2004 | Hearing, Feb 2003 |
| 21st Century Competitiveness | Member | Listed Mar 2003 to Sep 2004 | Hearing, Mar 2003 |
| Workforce Protections | Member | Listed Jun 2003 to Jun 2003 | Congressional Directory, Aug 2004 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oversight and Government Reform Committee | Member | Jan 28, 2003 to Jan 3, 2005 | H.Res. 33 · End of the 108th Congress |
| Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources | Member | Listed Feb 2003 to Nov 2004 | Hearing, Feb 2003 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judiciary Committee | Member | Jan 28, 2003 to Jan 3, 2005 | H.Res. 33 · End of the 108th Congress |
| Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property | Member | Listed Feb 2003 to Oct 2004 | Hearing, Feb 2003 |
| Commercial and Administrative Law | Member | Listed Mar 2003 to Aug 2004 | Hearing, Mar 2003 |
Office spending
What this member's House office spent each year from its allowance, including interns, from the House's quarterly Statement of Disbursements. Beside it, the typical office: the median across every member that year.
| Year | Total | Staff pay | Travel | Rent and utilities | Printing | Other | Typical office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to Jun | $993,370 | $616,887 | $112,519 | $68,606 | $67,729 | $54,880 | $72,749 | – |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | $1.4 million | $258,550 | $109,377 | $89,459 | $64,885 | $93,123 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | $1.3 million | $227,584 | $98,971 | $120,218 | $101,799 | $92,078 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $2.0 million | $1.3 million | $188,186 | $141,103 | $65,071 | $167,187 | $97,205 | $1.9 million |
| 2022 | $1.8 million | $1.2 million | $117,477 | $131,834 | $103,556 | $113,926 | $144,937 | $1.7 million |
| 2021 | $1.5 million | $1.0 million | $95,468 | $148,827 | $71,710 | $100,762 | $85,106 | $1.5 million |
| 2020 | $1.5 million | $997,766 | $61,677 | $141,020 | $123,605 | $50,199 | $79,184 | $1.4 million |
| 2019 | $1.4 million | $901,343 | $94,382 | $100,902 | $139,598 | $60,371 | $79,653 | $1.4 million |
| 2018 | $1.3 million | $991,263 | $80,096 | $96,566 | $63,415 | $42,166 | $75,258 | $1.3 million |
| 2017 | $1.3 million | $904,365 | $133,573 | $95,874 | $71,966 | $25,439 | $90,951 | $1.3 million |
| 2016 | $1.3 million | $879,447 | $81,932 | $90,097 | $81,967 | $42,311 | $79,488 | $1.2 million |
Years run from January 3. Bills for a year are often paid early the next year, so a recent year can still grow. Staff pay is the office's total; individual salaries are not shown here.
The district
Who lives in TX‑31, as drawn for the 119th Congress, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2025, beside the state and the nation.
TX 31,709,821 · U.S. 341,784,859
TX $82,625 · U.S. $84,780
TX 36.2 · U.S. 39.5
TX 12.7% · U.S. 11.8%
TX 35.5% · U.S. 37.4%
TX 6.0% · U.S. 5.9%
| People | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 934,642±14,357 | 31,709,821 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 36.7±0.5 | 36.2 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 23.8%±0.6% | 23.9% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 15.7%±0.5% | 14.9% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 653,477±10,918 | 21,289,387 | 249,178,715 |
| Veterans (of adults) | 9.9%±0.7% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 12.3%±0.8% | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.8%±1.0% | 18.5% | 14.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home | 22.0%±1.2% | 35.4% | 22.9% |
| Race and ethnicity | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 25.5%±1.0% | 40.9% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.5%±0.9% | 36.4% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 8.3%±0.7% | 11.7% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.6%±0.6% | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,438±$3,094 | $82,625 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $46,713±$1,147 | $43,008 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2%±1.1% | 12.7% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±0.9% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.4%±1.2% | 16.5% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 29.1±1.0 | 27.8 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 8.3%±0.8% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 1.2%±0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 23.1%±1.5% | 22.3% | 24.4% |
| Education | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduate or higher (25 and over) | 92.6%±0.8% | 87.8% | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25 and over) | 41.3%±1.4% | 35.5% | 37.4% |
| Housing | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 334,023±6,832 | 11,607,274 | 134,063,422 |
| Housing units | 364,650±6,109 | 12,847,964 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 70.4%±1.8% | 62.7% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $396,500±$8,918 | $318,100 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $1,651±$55 | $1,515 | $1,557 |
| Households with broadband | 96.1%±0.7% | 94.5% | 94.0% |
Survey estimates, each with its margin of error (±, at 90% confidence), for the district as drawn when the survey was taken. The map is at the top of the page.
Party, state and chamber are those of this member's most recent term. Bills and cosponsorships are held from the 107th Congress onwards and recorded votes from the 101st, so a member who served before those points will show fewer than they filed, or none. Committee service is held from the 107th Congress onwards, dated from the House and Senate resolutions and Congressional Record notices that seat and remove members. Subcommittee assignments are made inside each committee and carry no official date, so a subcommittee seat is shown from the first to the last printed hearing, Congressional Directory edition or official roster that lists the member. Vote counts cover roll calls tied to a bill; the chambers also vote on procedure and nominations, which are not listed here. Records come from Congress.gov and the Biographical Directory of Congress.
