That likely aligns the former restaurant owner with the business wing of the Texas House Republican Caucus. But although some in the business community have warned that deportation raids are hurting the South Texas economy and their standing among Hispanic voters, Republicans at-large are holding the Trump line.

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Brad Bailey is a former restaurant owner.

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Bailey was elected to the township board of directors in 2022 to fill an unexpired term from a former board member. Bailey sought reelection in 2024 and won with 77.6% of the vote against challenger Dylan Gonzales. Bailey was made chairman of the board of directors for the township following his reelection.

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Brad was elected to a township board of directors in 2022 to fill an unexpired term. He was reelected in 2024.

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That likely aligns the former restaurant owner with the business wing of the Texas House Republican Caucus. But although some in the business community have warned that deportation raids are hurting the South Texas economy and their standing among Hispanic voters, Republicans at-large are holding the Trump line.

"I still recognize that finding skilled and unskilled labor remains an issue for all business owners, but hiring illegal immigrants to fill these positions is not the solution," Bailey said.

Said that hiring "illegal immigrants" is not a solution to businesses’ skilled and unskilled labor shortages.

- Said that hiring "illegal immigrants" is not a solution to businesses’ skilled and unskilled labor shortages.

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Brad Bailey is currently chair of The Woodlands Township board of directors representing The Woodlands Township. He was elected in 2022. He is chair of the board of directors.

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Declined to specify his stance on a guest worker program he previously advocated for in 2012.

Brad is currently chair of The Woodlands Township board of directors. He was first elected to the board in 2022 and reelected in 2024.

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