Who Is Running in Texas Congressional District 4th in 2026?
Last updated: March 2, 2026
Patrick Fallon
(Incumbent)Economy
HighPatrick Fallon voted to pass the "Big Beautiful Bill," which extended President Trump's 2017 tax cuts for working families and businesses to increase economic certainty. He also supported the FY 2026 NDAA, based on the principle of peace through strength. Fallon has expressed disappointment regarding federal spending and the growing $38 trillion national debt, emphasizing the importance of fiscal responsibility.
Immigration
LowResearch pending more substantial sources.
Healthcare
HighRep. Patrick Fallon voted in favor of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which aims to modernize the military and includes provisions for improved access to healthcare for servicemembers and their families. He has also identified healthcare cost reduction as a key policy goal and expressed disappointment regarding the growing deficit and national debt, emphasizing the need for fiscal responsibility.
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| Issue | Patrick Fallon |
|---|---|
| Economy | Patrick Fallon voted to pass the "Big Beautiful Bill," which extended President Trump's 2017 tax cuts for working families and businesses to increase economic certainty. He also supported the FY 2026 NDAA, based on the principle of peace through strength. Fallon has expressed disappointment regarding federal spending and the growing $38 trillion national debt, emphasizing the importance of fiscal responsibility. High |
| Immigration | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Healthcare | Rep. Patrick Fallon voted in favor of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which aims to modernize the military and includes provisions for improved access to healthcare for servicemembers and their families. He has also identified healthcare cost reduction as a key policy goal and expressed disappointment regarding the growing deficit and national debt, emphasizing the need for fiscal responsibility. High |
| Climate & Energy | Patrick Fallon consistently votes against environmental protections and clean energy initiatives, earning a 0% score from the League of Conservation Voters in 2025 and a 1% lifetime score. He voted to defund the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and to block cost-saving appliance efficiency standards. Fallon also supported H.J. Res. 30 to block the Biden Administration's ESG rule for retirement accounts, which Heritage Action describes as politically weaponizing retirement accounts to promote ESG. Medium |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Patrick Fallon is a Republican who publicly identifies as pro-life. He has stated his full commitment to pro-life principles and priorities, considering it an honor to advocate for them. In 2026, he voted against measures designed to protect abortion access, aligning with anti-abortion legislative efforts. High |
| Foreign Policy | Patrick Fallon voted in favor of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). He stated that the NDAA delivers on the principle of "peace through strength" and the "America First agenda." Fallon emphasized the legislation's importance for modernizing the military, spurring innovation, restoring deterrence, streamlining acquisitions, and providing a pay raise and improved benefits for servicemembers. High |
| Education | Patrick Fallon advocates for increased parental choice in public schools, alongside greater accountability for teachers and the implementation of merit pay. He supports reducing education mandates from the state level, instead favoring increased local control for individual school districts to manage their educational programs as they see fit. High |
| Gun Policy | Patrick Fallon, a Republican Representative for Texas's 4th District, supports gun rights. He has voted against gun control legislation multiple times, reflecting his commitment to the Second Amendment. He is endorsed by Gun Owners of America for his track record of opposing attacks on gun ownership freedoms. Medium |
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