Pat Fallon

Pat Fallon
Name	Pat Fallon
State	Texas
District	Texas's 4th congressional district
Term start	January 3, 2021
Predecessor	John Ratcliffe
Party	Republican
Birth date	19 December 1967
Birth place	Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Notre Dame (BA)
Spouse	Susan Fallon

Pat Fallon. He is an American politician and businessman serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 4th congressional district since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate. His career before politics included founding and leading a successful advertising firm.

Early life and education

Pat Fallon was born on December 19, 1967, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He spent much of his youth in New England before his family relocated to Texas. Fallon attended the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government. His academic background and early experiences in different regions of the United States shaped his perspectives before he entered the business world in Dallas.

Business career

Prior to his political career, Fallon established himself as an entrepreneur in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. He founded Fallon Advertising, a firm that worked with a variety of regional and national clients. His business acumen was recognized by organizations like the United States Chamber of Commerce. This experience in the private sector and job creation became a central theme in his later political campaigns and policy focus, often emphasizing principles of free market economics and limited government regulation.

Political career

Fallon's political career began at the state level. He was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2012, representing District 106. In 2018, he won a seat in the Texas Senate for District 30, succeeding Craig Estes. In the Texas Legislature, he served on committees including the Senate Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on State Affairs. Following the resignation of John Ratcliffe, who was appointed Director of National Intelligence by President Donald Trump, Fallon successfully ran for the vacant U.S. House seat in the 2020 election.

Electoral history

In the 2012 Texas House of Representatives election, Fallon won the race for Texas's 106th House district. He was subsequently re-elected in 2014 and 2016. He won election to the Texas Senate in the 2018 Texas Senate election. His campaign for the United States Congress culminated in victory in the 2020 election for Texas's 4th congressional district. He secured re-election in the 2022 midterm elections, defeating his Democratic opponent.

Political positions

Congressman Fallon is a conservative aligned with the House Republican Conference. He is a member of the Republican Study Committee and the Congressional Western Caucus. He has consistently opposed the policy agenda of the Biden Administration, including the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Fallon is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and has advocated for increased security along the Mexico–United States border. He serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the House Committee on Natural Resources, focusing on issues of government accountability and energy independence.

Personal life

Fallon is married to Susan Fallon, and the couple has four children. They reside in Prosper, Texas, within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. An avid fitness enthusiast, he has completed multiple Ironman Triathlon competitions. His personal commitment to discipline and endurance is often cited as an influence on his approach to public service and legislative work in Washington, D.C..

Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives from Texas Category:Texas Republicans Category:Texas state senators Category:People from Green Bay, Wisconsin Category:University of Notre Dame alumni