Craig Goldman is a Republican U.S. Representative for Texas's 12th Congressional District, which includes parts of Tarrant and Parker Counties. Born on October 3, 1968, in Fort Worth, Texas, he is a fifth-generation Texan and fourth-generation Fort Worth native with deep Jewish roots and a family legacy of community involvement spanning over a century. A real estate businessman, he previously worked in his family's gourmet food and wine store and on Republican campaigns at local, state, and national levels. Notable achievements include helping pass Texas's largest property tax cut, advocating for border security and Second Amendment rights, chairing the Texas House Energy Resources Committee to support the oil and gas industry, and serving as Texas House Republican Caucus Chair and Majority Leader. In Congress, he serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and supports U.S. aid to Israel and Ukraine.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Texas at Austin .
• Political Experience:
  • Texas House of Representatives, District 97 , where he held leadership roles including Majority Leader , Chair of the House Republican Caucus, and Chair of the Energy Resources Committee.
  • Elected to U.S. House in 2024, defeating opponents in the Republican primary and general election to succeed retiring Rep. Kay Granger.
  • Earlier roles: Staffer for former Rep. Jeb Hensarling; member of Sunset Advisory Commission ; participant in Leadership Fort Worth .
  • Awards: Texas Conservative Leader, Lone Star Conservative Leader, Texas Conservative Coalition Courageous Conservative Award.