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Keith Self is a decorated 25-year U.S. Army veteran, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel after service in the Airborne Infantry, Special Forces, and Army Rangers.
After his military career, he served for 12 years (three terms) as the County Judge of Collin County, Texas, a major suburban county north of Dallas.
As County Judge, he was known for his strong fiscal conservatism, overseeing significant tax rate cuts during a period of rapid growth.
In Congress, he is a member of the House Freedom Caucus and serves on the Foreign Affairs and Veterans’ Affairs Committees.
“From commanding troops in the Army Special Forces to commanding the Commissioners Court in one of America’s fastest-growing counties, Keith Self’s career has been defined by leadership and unwavering conservative principles.”
Keith Self: A Veteran’s Voice for Conservative Principles
Representative Keith Self brings a lifetime of leadership—forged in the U.S. Army Special Forces and honed in local government—to his role representing the suburban communities north of Dallas. A decorated veteran and a staunch fiscal conservative, his focus in Washington is on national security, border security, and reining in federal spending.
Self’s journey began with a 25-year career in the U.S. Army. A West Point graduate, he served with distinction in Airborne Infantry, Army Rangers, and Special Forces units, deploying across Europe and the Middle East, including during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, holding high-level security clearances and earning numerous awards, including the Master Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, and Special Forces Tab.
Upon retiring from the military, Self entered public service in his home state of Texas. In 2006, he was elected County Judge of Collin County, the chief executive position for one of the fastest-growing and most populous counties in the nation. Over his three terms (12 years) in office, he built a strong reputation as a fiscal hawk, presiding over significant cuts to the county property tax rate while managing explosive growth.
Elected to Congress in 2022, Rep. Self joined the conservative House Freedom Caucus and secured committee assignments that align with his background: the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. He is a vocal advocate for securing the U.S.-Mexico border, strengthening the military, supporting veterans, and cutting federal spending, bringing his “Texas Tough” leadership style to the national stage.
Sources Used
Official Biography: https://keithself.house.gov/about
Ballotpedia Profile: https://ballotpedia.org/Keith_Self
GovTrack.us Legislative Record: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/keith_self/456942
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