Craig A. Goldman
U.S. House · TX-12 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · TX-12
Biography
Overview
Craig Goldman is a Republican U.S. representative from Texas's 12th congressional district, serving since January 2025. Previously, he represented the 97th district in the Texas House of Representatives from 2013 to 2025. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Goldman earned a degree in political science from the University of Texas at Austin and worked as a real estate businessman. He is Jewish.
Career
In the Texas House, Goldman served from 2013 to 2025, representing the 97th district. He entered the U.S. House in 2025 after winning the Republican primary and general election for Texas's 12th district with 63.5% of the vote, succeeding retiring representative Kay Granger. His recent legislative focus includes energy deregulation, broadband modernization, and tax relief for homeowners, though his sponsored bills remain in committee.
Prior political experience
Goldman was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2012 with 59.4% of the vote, succeeding Mark M. Shelton in the 97th district. In 2024, he ran for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Kay Granger in Texas's 12th congressional district. He won the Republican primary against John O'Shea and the general election with 63.5% of the vote, taking office January 3, 2025. His Texas House election history shows victories in 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2022.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | U.S. House TX-12 | 2025–present | In progress | — | — |
Committee assignments
- Commerce, Manufacturing, and TradeHouse· 2025–present
- Communications and TechnologyHouse· 2025–present
- EnergyHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term6
- H.R. 7592
Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy Act of 2026
Feb 17, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7034
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the dollar limitations on the exclusion of gain from sales of principal residences, and for other purposes.
Jan 13, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5264
SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2025
Sep 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4758
Homeowner Energy Freedom Act
Jul 25, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3875
TERMS Act
Jun 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3341
LIT Act of 2025
May 13, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8487
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to adjust coverage and payment for certified community behavioral health clinic services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes.
Apr 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8413
To establish a national framework for consumer privacy rights and the protection of personal data, and for other purposes.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7745
To establish certain requirements relating to wellness checks for the health and welfare of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Mar 2, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7687
No Tax on Takings Act
Feb 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7651
Chloe Cole Act of 2026
Feb 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7622
Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
Feb 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7540
United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026
Feb 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7390
SELF DRIVE Act of 2026
Feb 5, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 7296
SAVE America Act
Jan 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7300
Make Elections Great Again Act
Jan 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | State House TX-97 | Lost | 40.82% |
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