Matt Morgan, who defeated incumbent State Rep. Jacey Jetton in the Republican primary, is set to be sworn in as a member of the Texas House. Morgan says his campaign was driven by a desire to faithfully represent the will of his constituents and ensure their voices are heard in Austin.
“I wanted to do the will of the people of my district, and that’s what I promised them I would do—vote for them each and every time,” Morgan said.
Morgan has highlighted the need to ensure fairness and collaboration among lawmakers in the Texas House, saying he believes every legislator deserves a fair opportunity to advance their proposals, regardless of their stance on leadership or contentious votes.
“The system needs to be set up so that every legislator’s bill gets a fair shake, regardless of who they supported for speaker or if they worked to kill a bad bill or improve an amendment,” Morgan explained. “Each of us represents roughly the same number of people, and each of us should have an equal voice in the chamber.”
Morgan has identified several priorities for the upcoming session, including border security, property tax relief, government spending, and insurance reform. The latter, he said, is a personal issue for many in his district.
“My sister used to live in this district until she was basically taxed out,” Morgan said. “The cost of insurance and taxes on her home forced her to sell her house because she could no longer afford it. I’ve heard similar stories from many others in my district. Having spent more than 20 years in the insurance space, I understand what needs to be done to make insurance affordable for Texans again.”
While Morgan hasn’t pre-filed any measures yet, he said his office is working with the legislative council to draft proposals while focusing on staffing and other preparations for the session.
As Morgan transitions into office, he has emphasized the importance of accessibility and accountability. During his campaign, he distributed business cards with his personal cellphone number—a number he has had his entire life.
“I want to be accessible to the people whose vote I’m taking. It’s not my vote; it’s their vote,” Morgan said. “I’ll work with the people in my district to ensure I know their will and vote the way the majority of the district wants each and every time.”
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