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Chip Roy
Politicians/Chip Roy
Chip Roy

Chip Roy

(R)
Rep. (TX-21)
About Chip Roy

About

Rep. Chip Roy is a devoted husband and father of two currently serving his fourth term in Congress representing Texas's 21st Congressional District — which includes South Austin, North San Antonio, and the Texas Hill Country.

Previously, Rep. Roy served as First Assistant Attorney General of Texas under Ken Paxton, Chief of Staff to Sen. Ted Cruz, senior advisor to Texas Governor Rick Perry, Senate Judiciary Committee staff director under Sen. John Cornyn, and as a federal prosecutor. Prior to the public sector, he worked for nearly three years as an investment banking analyst.

Rep. Roy holds a B.S. and M.A from the University of Virginia and a J.D. from the University of Texas. He serves on the House Judiciary, Rules, and Budget Committees and is the Policy Chair of the House Freedom Caucus.

Sourced verbatim from roy.house.gov
Role Summary

Members of the House are responsible for introducing and voting on federal legislation, representing the interests of their constituents, and providing oversight of the executive branch. Key powers include drafting bills, serving on committees, approving the federal budget, and voting on matters of national policy, including declarations of war and presidential impeachments.

Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Votes with party
96% · avg 99%
Age
54
Religion
Baptist
Birthplace
Bethesda, MD
Residence
Austin, TX
Born
August 7, 1972
Family
Wife: Carrah; 2 Children: Charlie, Virginia
Contact
210-821-5024Contact Formroy.house.gov
Election Info
District21, TX
Current Term01/03/2019 — Present
First Elected11/06/2018
Last Elected11/05/2024
Next Representative Election2026
Education
MA, Management Information Systems
University of Virginia
1995
JD
University of Texas
2003
BA, Commerce
University of Virginia
1994
Political Career1
Representative
United States House of Representatives
2019-present
Professional Background9
Former Investment Banking Analyst
NationsBanc Capital Markets
Former Senior Advisor
Office of Texas Governor Rick Perry
First Assistant Attorney General
Office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
2014-2016
Chief of Staff
Office of United States Senator Ted Cruz
2012-2014
Former Vice President of Strategy
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Staff Director
Leadership Office of United States Senator John Cornyn
2002-2006
Former Special Assistant United States Attorney
Eastern District of Texas
Former Senior Counsel
Senate Judiciary Committee, Office of United States Senator John Cornyn
Director
Texas Office of State-Federal Relations
2011-2012
Organizations1
Hyde Park Baptist Church
Member
present
Committees6
Committee on Rules
Committee on the Budget
Committee on the Judiciary
Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement
Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process
Subcommittee on The Constitution and Limited Government
Recent votes5
HR 9340Ratepayer Protection ActVoted YesHR 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Voted NoHR 10326Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) ActVoted YesHR 2978Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act of 2026Voted NoHR 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025Voted No
Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Votes with party
96% · avg 99%
Age
54
Religion
Baptist
Birthplace
Bethesda, MD
Residence
Austin, TX
Born
August 7, 1972
Family
Wife: Carrah; 2 Children: Charlie, Virginia
Contact
210-821-5024Contact Formroy.house.gov