Representative Roger Williams, Republican from Texas

Roger Williams

Representative · Texas · Republican

Roger Williams

Biography
Roger Williams, a former car dealer and small business owner, has represented Texas’s 25th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2013. He focuses on economic growth, tax reform, and veterans’ issues, drawing on his business experience to inform policy. Williams authored the Jumpstart America Initiative to support small businesses and serves as Chair of the House Small Business Committee. He is known for advocating practical solutions that reflect the needs of his district and emphasizing fiscal responsibility in government.
Education
  • B.S., Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
    1972
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2013–Present

    Represented Texas's 25th congressional district for 7 terms.

  • Secretary of State of Texas

    2004–2007

    Appointed by Governor Rick Perry and served as the state's chief elections officer and keeper of state records.

  • National Grassroots Fundraising Chairman, Bush–Cheney 2004 Campaign

    2004

    Led national grassroots fundraising efforts for George W. Bush’s 2004 presidential reelection campaign.

  • North Texas Finance Chairman, Bush–Cheney 2004 Campaign

    2004

    Oversaw regional fundraising operations in North Texas for George W. Bush’s 2004 presidential campaign.

  • North Texas Chairman, Bush–Cheney 2000 Campaign

    2000

    Served as regional chairman for George W. Bush’s 2000 presidential campaign in North Texas.

  • Owner, Family Automobile Dealership, Weatherford, Texas

    Inherited and operated the family automobile dealership founded by his father in 1939.

Policy Focus
Finance and Financial Sector22%
Commerce22%
Immigration14%
Government Operations and Politics10%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Roger Williams's record in Congress.

  • PPP Flexibility Act

    Co-authored the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act to help small businesses access and utilize COVID-19 relief funds more effectively.

  • Auto Industry Advocacy

    Advocated for regulatory relief and support for auto dealers, benefiting Texas’s significant automotive sector.

  • Small Business Tax Relief

    Supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which included provisions to lower taxes for small businesses.

  • Veterans’ Access to Capital

    Introduced legislation to improve veterans’ access to small business loans and entrepreneurship resources.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Small BusinessChair
  • House Committee on Financial Services

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