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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Candidate for U.S. House · Texas · District 5
Current directory role: U.S. Representative. Candidacy does not change their current office.
THE PERSON
Saved profile checked October 19, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Recorded Yea on On Passage. The reviewed proposal applies mandatory criminal penalties to fentanyl-related substances. This describes this proposal only, not a complete policy platform.
House Roll-Call Vote · 2025-06-11
House Clerk ↗Recorded Yea on On Passage. The reviewed proposal adds documentary citizenship requirements for voter registration. This describes this proposal only, not a complete policy platform.
House Roll-Call Vote · 2025-04-09
House Clerk ↗Cosponsored a proposal with the following policy direction: The reviewed proposal removes federal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. This describes this proposal only, not a complete policy platform.
Cosponsored Legislation · 2025-02-13
GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status ↗Cosponsored a proposal with the following policy direction: The reviewed proposal adds documentary citizenship requirements for voter registration. This describes this proposal only, not a complete policy platform.
Cosponsored Legislation · 2025-01-09
GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status ↗Recorded Yea on On Passage. The reviewed proposal expands mandatory immigration detention. This describes this proposal only, not a complete policy platform.
House Roll-Call Vote · 2025-01-06
House Clerk ↗Recorded Nay on On Passage. The reviewed proposal provides additional assistance related to Ukraine. This describes this proposal only, not a complete policy platform.
House Roll-Call Vote · 2024-04-19
House Clerk ↗Recorded Yea on On Passage. The reviewed proposal limits government access to purchased personal records. This describes this proposal only, not a complete policy platform.
House Roll-Call Vote · 2024-04-16
House Clerk ↗Recorded Yea on On Passage. The reviewed proposal strengthens restrictions on government access to personal records. This describes this proposal only, not a complete policy platform.
House Roll-Call Vote · 2024-04-16
House Clerk ↗Recorded Yea on On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. The reviewed proposal increases restrictions on a defined class of social-media platforms. This describes this proposal only, not a complete policy platform.
House Roll-Call Vote · 2024-03-12
House Clerk ↗Recorded Nay on On Motion to Concur in the Senate Adt to the House Adt to the Senate Adt. The reviewed July 2022 version provides federal semiconductor and science investment. This describes this proposal only, not a complete policy platform.
House Roll-Call Vote · 2022-07-27
House Clerk ↗A bill title, sponsorship or vote alone does not establish a full stance. Read each record in context.
Lance Gooden was recorded as Yea on: On Passage. This records the specific question, which may concern an amendment or procedure rather than final passage.
2025-01-06
Read House Clerk ↗Lance Gooden was recorded as Nay on: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Adt to the House Adt to the Senate Adt. This records the specific question, which may concern an amendment or procedure rather than final passage.
2022-07-27
Read House Clerk ↗Lance Gooden was recorded as Nay on: On Passage. This records the specific question, which may concern an amendment or procedure rather than final passage.
2024-04-19
Read House Clerk ↗Lance Gooden was recorded as Yea on: On Passage. This records the specific question, which may concern an amendment or procedure rather than final passage.
2024-04-16
Read House Clerk ↗Lance Gooden was recorded as Yea on: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. This records the specific question, which may concern an amendment or procedure rather than final passage.
2024-03-12
Read House Clerk ↗Lance Gooden was recorded as Yea on: On Passage. This records the specific question, which may concern an amendment or procedure rather than final passage.
2024-04-16
Read House Clerk ↗Lance Gooden was recorded as Yea on: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. This records the specific question, which may concern an amendment or procedure rather than final passage.
2026-09-14
Read House Clerk ↗Lance Gooden cosponsored this proposal. Sponsorship is not a vote or proof of enactment.
2025-02-13
Read GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status ↗Lance Gooden was recorded as Yea on: On Passage. This records the specific question, which may concern an amendment or procedure rather than final passage.
2025-06-11
Read House Clerk ↗Lance Gooden was recorded as Yea on: On Passage. This records the specific question, which may concern an amendment or procedure rather than final passage.
2025-02-05
Read House Clerk ↗Lance Gooden was recorded as Yea on: On Passage. This records the specific question, which may concern an amendment or procedure rather than final passage.
2025-04-09
Read House Clerk ↗Lance Gooden cosponsored this proposal. Sponsorship is not a vote or proof of enactment.
2025-01-09
Read GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status ↗THE ELECTION
U.S. House · District 5 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State · Certified general election ballot ↗Portrait source ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.