First elected in 2018, Congressman Lance Gooden represents Texas’ 5th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The 5th District stretches from Dallas County to Cherokee, Henderson, Kaufman, Anderson, Van Zandt and Wood Counties.
In the 117th Congress, Congressman Gooden is a member of the House Committee on Financial Services. Prior to joining the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Gooden served three terms in the Texas House of Representatives and worked in the insurance industry for 10 years.
Every American should be able to follow their dreams—whether it’s starting a business, raising a family, purchasing a home, or pursuing higher education. Unfortunately, banking has become far more concentrated and far less accessible to the everyday person. As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, I advocate for policies that bring financial tools and resources within reach to everyone.