Biography

Pat Fallon, born on December 19, 1967, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is a Republican politician representing Texas' 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2021. Prior to his congressional tenure, Fallon served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019 and in the Texas Senate from 2019 to 2021. He is also a successful entrepreneur, having founded over a dozen companies. Fallon is married to Susan Garner, and they have two sons, Thomas and Mac. The family resides in Prosper, Texas, and attends St. Martin Church.

Education and Military Service

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Government and International Relations from the University of Notre Dame.
  • Played varsity football under Coach Lou Holtz and was part of the 1988 National Championship team.
• Military Service: Commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force upon graduation.
  • Stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas.
  • Served from 1990 to 1994, achieving the rank of Captain.
  • Received the Air Force Achievement Medal.

Political Experience

• Frisco City Council: Elected in 2009; served as Mayor Pro Tem from 2011 to 2012.
• Texas House of Representatives: Represented the 106th district from 2013 to 2019.
• Texas Senate: Represented the 30th district from 2019 to 2021.
• U.S. House of Representatives: Serving Texas' 4th Congressional District since 2021.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Legislative Initiatives:

  • Co-sponsored SB 4, banning sanctuary cities in Texas.
  • Co-authored SB 2, limiting future property taxes.
  • Sponsored Proposition 4, permanently banning a Texas state income tax.
  • Defended Texas historical monuments through legislative efforts.

• Committee Assignments:

  • House Armed Services Committee.
  • Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
  • Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems.
  • House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • Subcommittee on Environment.

• Entrepreneurial Ventures:

  • Founder and CEO of Virtus Apparel, a company specializing in military and patriotic-themed clothing.

• Athletic Achievement:

  • Completed the World Marathon Challenge in 2016, running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days to raise funds for pediatric cancer research.

Fallon's career reflects a commitment to conservative principles, military service, entrepreneurship, and community involvement.