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 2 Congresses, most in the 119th at 17. In the 119th, 17 — 9 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 28 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Crime and Law Enforcement 5
- Energy 5
- Immigration 5
- Civil actions and liability 4
- Law 4
- Oil and gas 4
- Congressional oversight 3
- Government information and archives 3
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 28.
Most frequent cosponsors
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 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 |
| 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 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 9219 | National Defense Infrastructure Protection Act of 2026 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. | Jun 9, 2026 |
| HR 6194 | Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. | Mar 26, 2026 |
| HR 7431 | Congressional Civics Act of 2026 | Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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. | Feb 9, 2026 |
| HJRES 146 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to demonstrate competence in American civics. | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Jan 30, 2026 |
| HR 7105 | Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion Act of 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Jan 15, 2026 |
| HR 6946 | Temporary Protected Status Reform Act of 2026. | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Jan 6, 2026 |
| HR 6865 | American Dream Protection Act of 2025 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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. | Dec 18, 2025 |
| HR 6525 | National Educator Safety and Accountability Act of 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 1552 | Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week". | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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 16, 2026 |
| HR 10377 | MAGA Act | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 9914 | Collaboration on Adversarial Threats and Security Risks Act | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Sep 14, 2026 |
| HR 9719 | Federal Lands Lawful Carry Act | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Sep 14, 2026 |
| HR 9043 | Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | Sep 14, 2026 |
| HR 2442 | Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Sep 14, 2026 |
| HR 1773 | Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Sep 14, 2026 |
| HR 9298 | Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Sep 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 | House floor |
| Dec 11, 2024 | A Bipartisan Win for Houston | House floor |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024 | House floor |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2024 | House floor |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 | House floor |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Royalty Resiliency Act | House floor |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act | House floor |
| May 14, 2024 | Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 | House floor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judiciary Committee | Member | Jan 30, 2023 to Present | H.Res. 70 |
| Constitution and Limited Government | Member | Listed Mar 2023 to present | Hearing, Mar 2023 |
| Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement | Member | Listed Apr 2023 to present | Hearing, Apr 2023 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Committee | Member | Jan 31, 2023 to Present | H.Res. 80 |
| Energy and Mineral Resources | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Federal Lands | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
Earlier committees
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 | $890,357 | $721,052 | $73,040 | $51,012 | $506 | $1,261 | $43,486 | – |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | $1.2 million | $121,333 | $130,228 | $478 | $372,809 | $143,656 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | $1.2 million | $123,570 | $93,179 | $6,429 | $403,700 | $66,804 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.9 million | $1.2 million | $108,894 | $195,483 | $107,134 | $204,127 | $160,396 | $1.9 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‑38, 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 | 811,864±33,777 | 31,709,821 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 37.5±1.0 | 36.2 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 24.7%±1.4% | 23.9% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 16.2%±1.1% | 14.9% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 533,086±18,901 | 21,289,387 | 249,178,715 |
| Veterans (of adults) | 4.0%±0.6% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 9.9%±0.9% | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 22.5%±1.3% | 18.5% | 14.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home | 33.7%±1.8% | 35.4% | 22.9% |
| Race and ethnicity | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 30.3%±2.5% | 40.9% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.9%±2.1% | 36.4% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 9.4%±1.7% | 11.7% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 9.6%±1.3% | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,005±$5,049 | $82,625 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $58,955±$2,673 | $43,008 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9%±1.6% | 12.7% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±1.0% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.0%±1.6% | 16.5% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 30.6±1.0 | 27.8 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 10.5%±1.4% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 1.9%±0.4% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 19.8%±1.3% | 22.3% | 24.4% |
| Education | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduate or higher (25 and over) | 93.0%±1.1% | 87.8% | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25 and over) | 50.1%±2.1% | 35.5% | 37.4% |
| Housing | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 310,540±9,975 | 11,607,274 | 134,063,422 |
| Housing units | 333,381±10,303 | 12,847,964 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 59.8%±2.1% | 62.7% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $409,300±$12,344 | $318,100 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $1,783±$47 | $1,515 | $1,557 |
| Households with broadband | 96.7%±1.1% | 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.
