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Religion: Baptist
Education: University of Texas at Austin (BS Secondary Education), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDev)
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Background: Former youth camp director at Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center for 15 years. Former U.S. House member. Known for budget and immigration policy work.
Ordained Southern Baptist minister and former director of Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center (largest Christian camp in US, 50,000+ campers annually). Led bipartisan border deal negotiations in 2024 — deal killed by Trump opposition; censured by Oklahoma GOP. Heritage Action dropped to 50% in 118th Congress from 98% in 117th due to border deal vote. Voted for Big Beautiful Bill in 2025. Strong pro-life record (FRC 100%). NRA A+ rating. Open to stronger background checks but opposes assault weapons bans. Authored federal religious liberty protections. Lost significant MAGA support over border deal but remains solidly conservative on life, marriage, religious liberty.
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