Currently holds the office of Texas House of Representatives - District 56 until January 11, 2027.
Candidate for Texas House of Representatives - District 56 in 2026 Texas Primary Election.
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Get StartedPat is PRO LIFE! A dedicated family man with strong Christian values, Pat believes that life begins at conception and will lean on his Faith when making decisions for our families in the Texas Legislature. Learn more
Pat will fight to improve public education, increase teacher pay, and take care of our retired educators. Pat is an ardent supporter of teachers and the public school system and helping students realize their highest potential in their chosen field. Learn more
Pat will fight tooth and nail to make sure dairy farmers and other upstream industries are permanently banned from doing anything to pollute our water supply. He will also work with these industries to address their concerns without harming our area. Learn more
Pat is a life-long gun owner and Constitutional conservative who believes wholeheartedly in defending the 2nd Amendment. He will fight stricter control measures. Learn more
Pat will fight for additional fencing, manpower and technology along the border, and he supports Governor Abbott’s float system in the Rio Grande as a deterrent to illegal immigration. Pat will also file legislation calling on the federal government to reimburse Texas for the cost of securing the border. Learn more
While urban encroachment threatens our local farmers and ranchers, Pat will fight to protect private property owners against abusive eminent domain and improve local quality of life for rural residents through projects like expanding rural broadband. Learn more
As a local business leader, Pat is committed to lowering property taxes on Texas families and businesses. Pat understands that Texans will never receive lasting property tax reform without lowering appraisal caps, demanding greater accountability from local appraisal boards, and developing a long-term plan to eliminate property taxes once and for all. Learn more
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