Representative Keith Self, Republican from Texas

Keith Self

Representative · Texas · Republican

Keith Self

Biography
A retired Army officer with over two decades of service, Keith Self was elected as the U.S. Representative for Texas’s 3rd Congressional District in 2022. He prioritizes national security, border enforcement, and veterans’ affairs, drawing on both his military experience and community leadership. Self has advocated for stronger border measures and co-sponsored legislation to support military families. On the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, he works to streamline services and improve care for those who have served. Self approaches his role with a disciplined, service-oriented perspective, aiming to represent his district’s interests with resolve and accountability.
Education
  • M.A., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
    1981
  • B.S. in Engineering, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY
    1975
  • Attended, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2023–Present

    Represented Texas's 3rd congressional district for 2 terms.

  • County Judge, Collin County, Texas

    2007–2018

    Elected county judge and served three terms as the chief executive of Collin County government.

  • U.S. Army Officer

    Served as an officer in the United States Army, including service in the Special Forces, and retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel after being recalled to active duty from 2002 to 2003.

Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National Security22%
International Affairs12%
Crime and Law Enforcement10%
Government Operations and Politics8%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Keith Self's record in Congress.

  • Border Security Advocacy

    Supported legislation to increase funding and resources for border security along the Texas-Mexico border.

  • Veterans Affairs Oversight

    Advocated for improved healthcare services and accountability for veterans within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • Fiscal Responsibility

    Voted in favor of measures aimed at reducing federal spending and promoting balanced budgets.

  • Second Amendment Protection

    Co-sponsored bills to protect and expand Second Amendment rights for law-abiding citizens.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs

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