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 3 Congresses, most in the 119th at 23. In the 119th, 23 — 3 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 61 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Government Operations and Politics 13
- Armed Forces and National Security 10
- Congressional oversight 10
- International Affairs 8
- Congress 5
- Immigration 5
- Crime and Law Enforcement 4
- Energy 4
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 61.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Ronny Jackson 13
- Lance Gooden 12
- Randy K. Weber, Sr. 9
- Pete Sessions 9
- Byron Donalds 7
- Jake Ellzey 7
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 2102 | On Passage | Yea | Nov 12, 2026 |
| HRES 1247 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | Nov 12, 2026 |
| HR 1013 | On Passage | Yea | Nov 11, 2026 |
| HRES 1247 | On Motion to Discharge | Nay | Nov 11, 2026 |
| HRES 1650 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Aye | Nov 10, 2026 |
| HRES 1650 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Yea | Nov 10, 2026 |
| HRES 1655 | On Motion to Refer | Yea | Nov 10, 2026 |
| HR 9612 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 5923 | Preserving the Integrity of Our Laws Act of 2021 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | Nov 1, 2022 |
| HJRES 69 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | Nov 1, 2022 |
| HR 8267 | Container Missile Notification Act | Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). | Jul 1, 2022 |
| HR 8031 | FIRE Act | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | Jun 13, 2022 |
| HR 7996 | Strategic Petroleum Reserve Anti-Exploitation Act | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Jun 9, 2022 |
| HR 6542 | To require the Director of National Intelligence to submit an annual report on investment by any Chinese entity in port infrastructure in the Western Hemisphere, and for other purposes. | Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). | Feb 1, 2022 |
| HR 3388 | Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | Nov 9, 2021 |
| HRES 374 | Condemning the Texas Democratic Party for refusing to denounce racism. | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 4563 | ACE Act | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 825. | Sep 14, 2023 |
| HR 1385 | DOC Access Act of 2023 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | Sep 14, 2023 |
| HRES 596 | Calling for the restoration of power-sharing in Northern Ireland. | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | Sep 14, 2023 |
| HR 5403 | CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Sep 12, 2023 |
| HR 5184 | School Security Enhancement Act | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | Sep 12, 2023 |
| HRES 642 | Recognizing the patriotism and contributions of veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers. | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Aug 1, 2023 |
| HR 5084 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1106 Main Street in Bastrop, Texas, as the "Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office". | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. | Jul 28, 2023 |
| HR 4927 | ACES Act of 2023 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. | Jul 26, 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 | House floor |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Ensuring Federal Purchasing Efficiency Act | House floor |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Honoring Lou Holtz | House floor |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Honoring the Life of Leda A. Melideo | Written statement |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Honoring the Life of Thomas O. Hicks | Written statement |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Honoring the Life of Kai Khan Zafar | Written statement |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Recognizing the Success of James Branch | Written statement |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Recognizing the Success of Janet Nichol | 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
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Services Committee | Member | Jan 28, 2021 to Present | H.Res. 63 |
| Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation | Member | Listed Feb 2021 to present | Hearing, Feb 2021 |
| Military Personnel | Chair | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Tactical Air and Land Forces | Member | Listed Apr 2023 to Apr 2024 | Hearing, Apr 2023 |
| Military Personnel | Member | Listed Mar 2021 to Oct 2022 | Hearing, Mar 2021 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee | Member | Jan 16, 2025 to Present | Congressional Record, H216 |
| Defense Intelligence and Overhead Architecture | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Open Source | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oversight and Government Reform Committee | Member | Jan 28, 2021 to Present | H.Res. 63 |
| Delivering on Government Efficiency | Member | Listed Feb 2025 to present | Hearing, Feb 2025 |
| Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation | Member | Listed Feb 2025 to Feb 2025 | Hearing, Feb 2025 |
| Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs | Chair | Listed Mar 2023 to Dec 2024 | Hearing, Mar 2023 |
| National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs | Member | Listed Mar 2023 to Nov 2024 | Hearing, Mar 2023 |
| Environment | Member | Listed Apr 2021 to Oct 2022 | Hearing, Apr 2021 |
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 | $731,197 | $567,573 | $52,943 | $19,868 | -$7 | $40,879 | $49,942 | – |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | $1.3 million | $118,355 | $137,004 | $1,629 | $234,708 | $156,217 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | $1.3 million | $137,786 | $87,622 | $30,439 | $311,841 | $97,153 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $2.0 million | $1.1 million | $147,411 | $162,142 | $42,103 | $231,117 | $233,438 | $1.9 million |
| 2022 | $1.6 million | $1.0 million | $96,912 | $72,061 | $78,941 | $174,108 | $190,813 | $1.7 million |
| 2021 | $1.4 million | $861,471 | $81,288 | $146,807 | $57,790 | $60,674 | $157,398 | $1.5 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‑4, 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 | 908,265±18,541 | 31,709,821 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 39.1±0.9 | 36.2 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 23.6%±0.9% | 23.9% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 16.1%±0.7% | 14.9% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 602,978±12,253 | 21,289,387 | 249,178,715 |
| Veterans (of adults) | 6.0%±0.6% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 11.2%±0.8% | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.7%±1.2% | 18.5% | 14.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home | 26.4%±1.7% | 35.4% | 22.9% |
| Race and ethnicity | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.6%±1.4% | 40.9% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.0%±1.4% | 36.4% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 8.8%±1.0% | 11.7% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 14.8%±1.4% | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,367±$3,568 | $82,625 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $54,466±$1,927 | $43,008 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9%±1.2% | 12.7% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±0.6% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.6%±1.3% | 16.5% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 29.7±0.9 | 27.8 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 9.3%±1.0% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 1.0%±0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 21.1%±1.6% | 22.3% | 24.4% |
| Education | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduate or higher (25 and over) | 94.0%±0.8% | 87.8% | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25 and over) | 48.2%±1.4% | 35.5% | 37.4% |
| Housing | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 338,620±7,232 | 11,607,274 | 134,063,422 |
| Housing units | 373,229±7,278 | 12,847,964 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 64.4%±1.7% | 62.7% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $461,500±$15,337 | $318,100 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $1,700±$40 | $1,515 | $1,557 |
| Households with broadband | 94.9%±0.9% | 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.
