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Pat Fallon
BornPatrick Edward Fallon
19 12, 1967
BirthplacePittsfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationPolitician, businessman
Known forU.S. Representative for Texas's 4th congressional district
EducationUniversity of Notre Dame (BA)
Spouse(s)Susan Garner
Children2
AwardsAir Force Achievement Medal

Patrick Edward Fallon (born December 19, 1967) is an American businessman, military veteran, and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 4th congressional district since January 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Fallon previously served in the Texas House of Representatives for the 106th district from 2013 to 2019 and in the Texas Senate representing the 30th district from 2019 to 2021. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Fallon attended the University of Notre Dame and served as an officer in the United States Air Force before entering the business world and eventually pursuing a career in politics in Texas. In the U.S. House, he serves on the Armed Services Committee and the Oversight and Accountability Committee, and has been involved in legislative efforts spanning national defense, government efficiency, tax reform, and foreign policy.[1] Fallon succeeded John Ratcliffe, who resigned the seat upon his appointment as Director of National Intelligence in the administration of President Donald Trump.[2]

Early Life

Patrick Edward Fallon was born on December 19, 1967, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, a small city in the Berkshires region of western Massachusetts.[3] Details regarding his parents and upbringing in Massachusetts are limited in the public record. Fallon would eventually relocate to Texas, where he built both a business career and a political career.

After completing his education, Fallon entered the United States Air Force, where he served as a commissioned officer from 1990 to 1994. He held the rank of Second Lieutenant and was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal for his service.[3] His military background would later become a significant component of his political identity, particularly in his work on the House Armed Services Committee and his focus on national defense issues.

Following his military service, Fallon transitioned to the private sector and became a businessman. He founded Virtus Apparel, a clothing company based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex area of Texas.[4] His experience as an entrepreneur and business owner informed many of his later political positions, particularly on matters of taxation, regulation, and economic policy. Fallon settled in the city of Frisco, Texas, in Collin County, which served as his base when he entered politics.

Education

Fallon attended the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.[3] Notre Dame, a prominent private Catholic research university, is known for its academic programs and competitive athletics. After completing his undergraduate education, Fallon entered the United States Air Force as a commissioned officer, beginning a period of military service before his transition to the business world and, ultimately, politics.

Career

Texas House of Representatives (2013–2019)

Fallon entered electoral politics in Texas and was elected to the Texas House of Representatives to represent the 106th district, which encompasses portions of the northern Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. He took office on January 8, 2013, succeeding Rodney Anderson in the seat.[5]

During his tenure in the Texas House, Fallon became known for several legislative initiatives. Among the more prominent was his involvement in cultural and social legislation related to the observance of Christmas in public settings, which garnered attention from both supporters and critics.[6]

Fallon served in the Texas House for three terms, spanning the 83rd, 84th, and 85th legislative sessions. His voting record and policy positions during this period were tracked by multiple political organizations.[7][8] He built a legislative profile rooted in conservative principles, focusing on limited government, fiscal discipline, and traditional social values.

The Texas Tribune maintained a profile on Fallon during his time in the state legislature, documenting his legislative activities and political positions.[9] He was succeeded in the 106th district by Jared Patterson when he moved on to seek a seat in the Texas Senate.

Texas Senate (2019–2021)

In 2017, Fallon announced his intention to challenge incumbent Republican state senator Craig Estes in the primary election for the 30th district of the Texas Senate. The district covered a large swath of North Texas, including portions of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and extending into more rural areas. The Dallas Morning News reported that Fallon was "poised to challenge" Estes in what was expected to be a competitive Republican primary.[10]

Fallon won the Republican primary and subsequently the general election, taking office in the Texas Senate on January 8, 2019, as the senator for the 30th district.[5] He succeeded Estes and served in the 86th Texas Legislature. During his time in the Senate, Fallon continued to advance conservative policy positions.

In an October 2018 interview with the Wichita Falls Times Record News, Fallon made headlines for comments about the Democratic Party during his campaign, stating that Democrats had an "inherently evil" approach. The comments were reported and drew attention in the lead-up to the November 2018 general election.[11]

Fallon's tenure in the Texas Senate was relatively brief, as he soon set his sights on a seat in the United States Congress. He was succeeded in the 30th district by Drew Springer, who won a special election to fill the vacancy.

U.S. House of Representatives (2021–present)

Election to Congress

In 2020, John Ratcliffe, who had represented Texas's 4th congressional district, resigned after being confirmed as Director of National Intelligence under President Donald Trump. Fallon entered the race for the open seat and won both the Republican primary and the general election. He took office on January 3, 2021.[5]

Texas's 4th congressional district is a large, predominantly rural and suburban district in northeastern Texas. It includes portions of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, particularly areas in Collin County and Denton County, as well as more rural counties extending to the northeast. The district has been a reliable Republican stronghold for many years.

Election results for both state and federal races involving Fallon are documented in records maintained by the Texas Secretary of State.[12][13][14][15][16]

Committee Assignments and Legislative Work

In Congress, Fallon serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the Oversight and Accountability Committee.[17] He is also a member of the House Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Committee, a new committee established to examine federal spending and government operations.

Fallon has been active on a range of policy areas during his time in Congress. His committee positions have given him a platform to address issues related to national defense, military readiness, government accountability, and federal spending.

Tax Reform and Economic Policy

Fallon has been involved in congressional discussions on tax policy. In October 2025, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Frisco Chamber of Commerce hosted Fallon for a roundtable discussion on tax reform, reflecting his engagement with business communities in his district and nationally on fiscal matters.[18]

Foreign Policy

Fallon has been an active voice on foreign policy matters in Congress. In January 2026, the Hudson Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank, hosted Fallon for a discussion titled "Year One of Trump's Foreign Policy," where he discussed major foreign policy developments including U.S. actions regarding Iran's nuclear program and broader geopolitical strategy.[19]

In February 2026, Fallon commented on the evolving relationship between Russia and China in an interview with the South China Morning Post. He stated that Beijing had become the dominant partner in the Russia-China relationship, noting that the world had "seen that senior partnership shift" to China. The comments reflected his interest in and focus on geopolitical dynamics in Asia and their implications for U.S. national security.[20]

Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Fallon has participated in bipartisan legislative efforts related to technology and government modernization. In December 2025, he joined a bipartisan and bicameral group of legislators, led by Representative Shontel Brown (D-OH), on a bill aimed at improving federal agencies' ability to recruit artificial intelligence talent. The legislation sought to position the federal government to compete for top AI professionals in an increasingly competitive technology labor market.[21]

Government Funding and Oversight

In September 2025, Fallon appeared on C-SPAN's Washington Journal to discuss the approaching government funding deadline of September 30, 2025, as well as concerns about political violence. During the appearance, he spoke in his capacity as a member of both the Armed Services and Oversight committees about the importance of responsible government funding and fiscal accountability.[22]

Constituent Engagement

Fallon has held town hall events with constituents across his district. In October 2025, he held a rescheduled town hall meeting in the Texoma region. The event had originally been planned for August 2025 but was postponed due to a scheduling conflict with his son's football game, and it ultimately took place in October.[23]

2026 Primary

As of February 2026, Fallon is seeking re-election for Texas's 4th congressional district. He faces a primary challenge from Don Horn in the Republican primary. The race was profiled by Community Impact News, which published a question-and-answer feature comparing the two Republican candidates' positions.[24] NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth also included the race in its coverage of the Texas primary ballot, noting the various congressional races across the state.[25]

Personal Life

Pat Fallon resides in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex area of Texas. He is married to Susan Garner, and the couple has two children.[3] Fallon previously lived in Frisco, Texas, which was part of the 106th Texas House district he represented.

Fallon served in the United States Air Force from 1990 to 1994, achieving the rank of Second Lieutenant. During his service, he received the Air Force Achievement Medal.[3] His military service has been a recurring element of his public profile and political career, informing his work on the House Armed Services Committee and his engagement with veterans' issues.

Outside of politics, Fallon has been involved in business as the founder of Virtus Apparel, a clothing company.[26] His business background has shaped his approach to fiscal and economic policy in both the Texas Legislature and the U.S. Congress.

In October 2025, Fallon rescheduled a town hall event in order to attend his son's football game, an incident that was reported by local media and reflected his involvement in his children's activities.[27]

Recognition

During his military career, Fallon received the Air Force Achievement Medal, which is awarded to members of the United States Air Force for outstanding achievement or meritorious service.[3]

In the political arena, Fallon has received endorsements from various organizations and individuals throughout his career in Texas politics and his tenure in Congress.[28] His political evaluations and ratings from interest groups across the political spectrum have been tracked by Vote Smart and other nonpartisan organizations.[29]

Fallon has been invited to participate in policy discussions at prominent organizations and think tanks, including the Hudson Institute, where he was featured in a discussion on U.S. foreign policy in January 2026.[30] The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has also hosted Fallon for roundtable discussions on tax reform, indicating his engagement with major business and policy organizations.[31]

References

  1. ↑ "Rep. Pat Fallon on the Government Funding Deadline and Political Violence Concerns".C-SPAN.September 16, 2025.https://www.c-span.org/program/washington-journal/rep-pat-fallon-on-the-government-funding-deadline-and-political-violence-concerns/665706.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  2. ↑ "Pat Fallon".Legislative Reference Library of Texas.http://www.lrl.state.tx.us/legeLeaders/members/memberDisplay.cfm?memberID=5751&searchparams=chamber=~city=~countyID=0~RcountyID=~district=~first=Pat~gender=~last=Fallon~leaderNote=~leg=~party=~roleDesc=~Committee=.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "Pat Fallon Biography".Vote Smart.https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/115056/pat-fallon#.UysMxMtOUfg.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  4. ↑ "Virtus Apparel".Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/VirtusApparel.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Pat Fallon — Member Detail".Legislative Reference Library of Texas.http://www.lrl.state.tx.us/legeLeaders/members/memberDisplay.cfm?memberID=5751&searchparams=chamber=~city=~countyID=0~RcountyID=~district=~first=Pat~gender=~last=Fallon~leaderNote=~leg=~party=~roleDesc=~Committee=.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  6. ↑ "Warriors for Christmas: Texas State Rep. Pat Fallon Leads Battle in War on Christmas".Right Wing Watch.http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/warriors-christmas-texas-state-rep-pat-fallon-leads-battle-war-christmas.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  7. ↑ "Pat Fallon Key Votes".Vote Smart.https://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/115056/pat-fallon#.Uytu3ctOUfg.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  8. ↑ "Pat Fallon Evaluations".Vote Smart.https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/115056/pat-fallon#.UysNZMtOUfg.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  9. ↑ "Pat Fallon".The Texas Tribune.http://www.texastribune.org/directory/pat-fallon/#ui-tabs-1.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  10. ↑ "Frisco's Pat Fallon poised to challenge Wichita Falls' Craig Estes in bruising GOP Senate primary".The Dallas Morning News.July 19, 2017.https://www.dallasnews.com/news/texas-politics/2017/07/19/friscos-pat-fallon-poised-challenge-wichita-falls-craig-estes-bruising-gop-senate-primary.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  11. ↑ "Pat Fallon: Democrats 'inherently evil' approach; race".Wichita Falls Times Record News.October 15, 2018.https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2018/10/15/pat-fallon-democrats-inherently-evil-approach-race/1652770002/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  12. ↑ "Election Results".Texas Secretary of State.http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist.exe.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  13. ↑ "Election History".Texas Secretary of State.http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist169_state.htm.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  14. ↑ "Election History".Texas Secretary of State.http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist175_state.htm.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  15. ↑ "Election History".Texas Secretary of State.http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist273_state.htm.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  16. ↑ "Election History".Texas Secretary of State.http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist319_state.htm.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  17. ↑ "Rep. Pat Fallon on the Government Funding Deadline and Political Violence Concerns".C-SPAN.September 16, 2025.https://www.c-span.org/program/washington-journal/rep-pat-fallon-on-the-government-funding-deadline-and-political-violence-concerns/665706.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  18. ↑ "U.S. Chamber, Frisco Chamber Host U.S. Representative Pat Fallon for Roundtable on Tax Reform".U.S. Chamber of Commerce.October 27, 2025.https://www.uschamber.com/taxes/u-s-chamber-frisco-chamber-host-u-s-representative-pat-fallon-for-roundtable-on-tax-reform.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  19. ↑ "Year One of Trump's Foreign Policy: A Discussion with Congressman Pat Fallon".Hudson Institute.January 2026.https://www.hudson.org/events/year-one-trumps-foreign-policy-discussion-congressman-pat-fallon.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  20. ↑ "Beijing dominant partner in Russia-China relationship: US congressman Fallon".South China Morning Post.February 2026.https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343120/beijing-dominant-partner-russia-china-relationship-us-congressman-fallon-says.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  21. ↑ "Rep. Brown Leads Bipartisan and Bicameral Bill with Reps. Jacobs, Obernolte, Fallon and Sens. Kim, Husted to Recruit Top AI Talent to Federal Government".Office of Rep. Shontel Brown.December 10, 2025.http://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-leads-bipartisan-and-bicameral-bill-reps-jacobs-obernolte-fallon-and.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  22. ↑ "Rep. Pat Fallon on the Government Funding Deadline and Political Violence Concerns".C-SPAN.September 16, 2025.https://www.c-span.org/program/washington-journal/rep-pat-fallon-on-the-government-funding-deadline-and-political-violence-concerns/665706.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  23. ↑ "Postponed Town Hall with Rep. Pat Fallon finally takes place Monday night".KXII.October 13, 2025.https://www.kxii.com/2025/10/14/postponed-town-hall-with-rep-pat-fallon-finally-takes-place-tonight/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  24. ↑ "Q&A: Meet the Republican primary candidates for US Congress District 4".Community Impact News.February 19, 2026.https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/prosper-celina/election/2026/02/19/qa-meet-the-republican-primary-candidates-for-us-congress-district-4/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  25. ↑ "Who is on the Texas primary ballot in U.S. Senator, U.S. House races?".NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.February 2026.https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/lone-star-politics/texas-primary-federal-senate-house-races/3987607/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  26. ↑ "Virtus Apparel".Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/VirtusApparel.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  27. ↑ "Postponed Town Hall with Rep. Pat Fallon finally takes place Monday night".KXII.October 13, 2025.https://www.kxii.com/2025/10/14/postponed-town-hall-with-rep-pat-fallon-finally-takes-place-tonight/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  28. ↑ "Endorsements".Fallon for Texas.http://www.fallonfortexas.com/endorsements/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  29. ↑ "Pat Fallon Evaluations".Vote Smart.https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/115056/pat-fallon#.UysNZMtOUfg.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  30. ↑ "Year One of Trump's Foreign Policy: A Discussion with Congressman Pat Fallon".Hudson Institute.January 2026.https://www.hudson.org/events/year-one-trumps-foreign-policy-discussion-congressman-pat-fallon.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  31. ↑ "U.S. Chamber, Frisco Chamber Host U.S. Representative Pat Fallon for Roundtable on Tax Reform".U.S. Chamber of Commerce.October 27, 2025.https://www.uschamber.com/taxes/u-s-chamber-frisco-chamber-host-u-s-representative-pat-fallon-for-roundtable-on-tax-reform.Retrieved 2026-02-24.

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