Goldman, Craig A.

Craig Goldman represents Texas's 12th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, having assumed office in January 2025. A Fort Worth native and University of Texas at Austin graduate in political science, Goldman spent over a decade in the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 97th district from 2013 to 2025 before advancing to Congress. His professional background includes real estate business in the Fort Worth area.

In Congress, Goldman serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, with specific assignments to the subcommittees on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade; Communications and Technology; and Energy. His legislative priorities reflect these committee assignments, focusing on energy policy, broadband infrastructure, and regulatory reform. He has sponsored bills including the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act and the SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2025, alongside measures addressing regulatory sunset provisions and tax code amendments.

Goldman won his 2024 election to Congress with 63.5% of the general election vote, succeeding retiring Representative Kay Granger. He defeated John O'Shea in the Republican primary before securing the general election victory. His legislative agenda emphasizes energy independence, infrastructure development, and regulatory efficiency within his committee's jurisdiction.