Matt Morgan

Matt Morgan was born in Houston, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree from Sam Houston State University in 2002. His career experience includes working as a managing director and business owner. He also spent 10 years working in the oil and gas industry.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an Eagle Scout, Cub Scout Leader, former Little League Board member and own an Award winning small business here in the community for over a decade. I am an eighth generation Texan, my family date back to the original 300 families that came to Texas with Stephen F Austin. My family has served for generations, including my great, great, great grandfather who was a local sheriff, my great grandparents, my mother, and my sister who were all teachers. To my family, serving the communities we live in is a labor of love for our country. To that end, I have been privileged to receive the city of Houston’s “Day of Honor” for outstanding community service. My service has included activism, organizing block walking, stuffing envelopes, and cleaning up voter roles for the Fort Bend Republican Party and candidates since 2017. My company has maintained good standing with the State of Texas for the last 10 years and has received numerous awards from the BBB, Stevie awards and Titan Business awards.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I will never sell your votes to PAC's or organizations, the vote belongs to you the people of district HD 26. I turned down money and an endorsement from PAC's because they wanted to buy my loyalty to them. I am running to return the voice to we the people. We must secure the border. Texans spend nearly tens of billions of dollars in illegal aliens every year from our tax dollars. I have a plan to finish the wall once and for all. Our elections should be open, honest, and fair. I want every citizen to have the ability to vote should they choose, but I do not want a single illegal vote cast. We need to print a readable serial number on every ballot in the State. We need to ensure that those that have passed do not remain on our voter rolls. In Fort Bend we have had peopled that passed away twelve years ago remain on the voter rolls, this must be fixed.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Border Security, Election Integrity, Parental Rights, Open and Transparent Government.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My grandfather was an entrepreneur and extremely patient man. He had the patience of Job. I also look up to both of my parents who set good examples for me, they have been married 50 years now and made many sacrifices to ensure we never went without.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Plato's Republic is a great book that I read as a teenager and have read multiple times.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

When knocking doors many people have told me they have never been disappointed in an Eagle Scout that represented them. I believe that is because we live by a code:

A Scout is:

TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.

LOYAL. Show that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.

HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.

FRIENDLY. Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.

COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.

KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated. Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason.

OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.

CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.

THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.

BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.

CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home and community clean.

REVERENT. Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To vote the will of the people, engage with them and ensure that the elected officials work for them. We need someone that will work to help the people of the district and ensure they have access and the support they deserve.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Returning votes to we the people.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Two historical events I remember very well, when the space shuttle challenger exploded on TV while I watched live on a black and white TV and the second is when 9-11 happened.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was mowing lawns when I was about 9 years old. I did this until I hit 14 and got a job at my church.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible, there is so much to learn from this book, and it teaches us to be humble servants.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

The Lone Ranger.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Waltz Across Texas” by Ernest Tubb

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I am a workaholic and used to struggle with this, but my wife of 17 years and three wonderful children have helped me learn to spend more time with them and take time to stop and smell the roses.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

We need to work together to make the lives of Texans better.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Illegal Immigration, insuring that the energy capital of the world never runs out of power again, and increase in population from citizens moving to Texas. We must also do better at education as we currently rank in the bottom 10.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, the longer you are in politics the harder it becomes to resist the swamp. I think someone who has built a successful business from the ground up knows how to solve problems are prime to look at things from a different perspective.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, I currently have a relationship with many other legislators which is required to get bills passed. You work to find common ground and explain why your bill is needed.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, Congressman Troy Nehls, and Ronald Reagan.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

My sister was taxed out of her house in HD 26 and I do not want to see that happen to another Texan. We must reform property taxes and appraisals in Texas.

Tell us your favorite joke.

If you measure distance in hours, you may live in Texas.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Yes, we all need checks and balances.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

Close the border to reduce the pressure on Texas Tax payers.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Congressman Troy Nehls, Ag Commissioner Sid Miller, AG Ken Paxton, State Rep Tony Tinderholt, True Texas Project, Grassroots America We the People, Texas Gun Rights, former State Rep Rick Miller, former State Rep. Phil Stephenson, Texans for Toll Free Highways, Former Sugar Land City Councilman Don Smithers, over 50% of the precinct chairs in HD 26, many locally elected officials as well.

What committees interest you?

Calendars as it is who decides what bills are heard on the floor and when. Appropriations as it determines how the money is spent. But since those are the most powerful committees I would also like to serve on Insurance and Education committees. My career has been in the insurance space and I come from a long line of educators and I know we have lots of work to do in education to move Texas from bottom 10.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Full transparency in government is a requirement so that we the people can work to restore our trust in government.

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