A fifth-generation Texan and fourth-generation Fort Worth native, Craig is proud of his Texas roots and devoted to public service. As a proven conservative, he is dedicated to championing common-sense policy solutions both at home in Texas and in Washington, D.C.

About Craig Goldman

Before entering public office, Craig spent nearly a decade working alongside his father at their family-run gourmet food and wine store in Fort Worth. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin.

Craig Goldman is a fifth-generation Texan and fourth-generation Fort Worth native. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin.

Congressman Craig Goldman | Representing Texas' 12th District

Craig previously worked at his family's gourmet food and wine store in Fort Worth.

Congressman Craig Goldman is serving his first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Texas’ 12th Congressional District, which includes parts of Tarrant and Parker Counties. In Congress, he serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Previously, Craig served twelve years in the Texas House of Representatives, representing part of Tarrant County, where he held several leadership positions, including Chairman of the House Committee on Energy Resources and the Chairman of the House Republican Caucus.

Craig is serving his first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Texas’ 12th Congressional District. He previously served 12 years in the Texas House of Representatives, representing part of Tarrant County.

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A fifth-generation Texan and fourth-generation Fort Worth native, Craig is proud of his Texas roots and devoted to public service. As a proven conservative, he is dedicated to championing common-sense policy solutions both at home in Texas and in Washington, D.C. His focus on implementing policies to secure the border, reduce taxes, and strengthen national defense reflects his stalwart commitment to policies that promote freedom and prosperity for Texans.

- Prioritizes policies that reduce taxes.

Economy

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Public Safety

Rep. Goldman Introduces the Better Care, Better Cost Act to Strengthen Medicaid

June 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Craig Goldman (R-TX) has introduced the Better Care, Better Cost Act, which would implement market-based incentives that strengthen Medicaid plans for over 66 million Americans and save taxpayers up to $9 billion annually.

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Reps. Goldman, Pfluger, Wittman, Panetta, Norcross, Schrier Advance Bipartisan Prior Authorization Transparency Bill

July 21, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Prior Authorization Accountability Act, led by Reps. Craig Goldman (R-TX-12), August Pfluger (R-TX-11), Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19), Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01), and Kim Schrier (D-WA-08) passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Introduced the Better Care, Better Cost Act to use market-based incentives to strengthen Medicaid plans and reduce taxpayer costs.

Co-led the Prior Authorization Accountability Act as it advanced from the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

- Introduced the Better Care, Better Cost Act to use market-based incentives to strengthen Medicaid plans and reduce taxpayer costs.
- Co-led the Prior Authorization Accountability Act as it advanced from the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

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Voting & Elections

Rep. Goldman Introduces Bill to Support Abraham Accords Expansion

June 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Craig Goldman (TX-12), a co-chair of the House Abraham Accords Caucus, has introduced the Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026, supporting the expansion of President Donald Trump's Abraham Accords to further advance America’s national security and economic prosperity.

Introduced the Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026 to support the expansion of the Abraham Accords.

Prioritizes policies to secure the border.

Prioritizes policies to strengthen national defense.

- Introduced the Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026 to support the expansion of the Abraham Accords.
- Prioritizes policies to secure the border.
- Prioritizes policies to strengthen national defense.

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Craig Goldman

- Co-led the Prior Authorization Accountability Act as it advanced from the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Craig Goldman is from Fort Worth, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

Before entering public office, Craig worked at his family's gourmet food and wine store in Fort Worth for nearly a decade. He also served twelve years in the Texas House of Representatives, where he held several leadership positions, including chairman of the House Committee on Energy Resources and chairman of the House Republican Caucus. 

Craig is currently a U.S. Representative for Texas' 12th Congressional District. He is serving his first term. Previously, Craig served twelve years in the Texas House of Representatives.

Supports policies to secure the border, reduce taxes, and strengthen national defense to promote freedom and prosperity for Texans.

Supports access to quality, affordable healthcare and lowering prescription drug costs.

Supports a strong national defense and emphasizes the importance of securing borders and enforcing immigration laws.

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