I believe the food we put on our tables matters.

I am running for Congress in Texas’ 32nd Congressional District because too many decisions in Washington have drifted away from common sense — and few areas show that more clearly than our food system.

Americans should not need a chemistry degree to understand what they are feeding their families.

Something Isn’t Right With Our Food

When you walk down a grocery store aisle today, many products are packed with:

• Preservatives
• Artificial dyes
• Chemical additives
• Ingredients most families can’t pronounce

Much of this isn’t about safety — it’s about shelf life, mass production, and corporate convenience.

I believe food should be made to nourish people, not just last longer on a truck or a warehouse shelf.

Why Americans Are Asking Questions

Many Americans notice something interesting when they travel abroad:
They eat everyday foods — bread, pasta, dairy — and feel better afterward.

That’s because many other developed countries:

• Allow fewer artificial additives
• Require clearer labeling
• Set stricter standards on preservatives and dyes

This doesn’t mean America should blindly copy anyone else. But it does mean we should be willing to ask honest questions about whether our standards are serving families as well as they should.

This Is About Choice, Not Control

Let me be clear:
I do not believe the government should tell people what to eat.

I do believe Americans deserve real choice — and real choice requires transparency.

Families should be able to:

• Read labels and understand them
• Choose foods without unnecessary additives
• Trust that safety standards put health first, not profits

Clean food should not be a luxury item reserved for those who can afford specialty stores.

Texas Farmers Already Do This Right

Texas feeds the nation.

Our farmers and ranchers raise food with pride, responsibility, and care. Too often, they are undercut by a system that favors ultra-processed products over real, locally produced food.

I believe federal policy should:

• Support American agriculture
• Encourage honest labeling
• Reward quality and responsibility, not shortcuts

When we support clean food, we support Texas producers, rural communities, and long-term health.

Why This Matters to Me

This issue isn’t political to me — it’s personal.

Clean food affects:

• Our children’s health
• Long-term healthcare costs
• Trust in the systems meant to protect consumers

I believe Washington needs fewer talking points and more common sense. Looking seriously at how we regulate and label food is part of that responsibility.

Looking Ahead

I am not promising quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions.

I am committed to:

• Asking the right questions
• Listening to farmers, producers, doctors, and families
• Exploring practical reforms that improve transparency and trust

Clean food is not radical. It’s reasonable.

And it’s one of the many areas where I believe thoughtful, conservative leadership can make a real difference.