Kenny Marchant

Kenny Marchant is a former American politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 24th congressional district from 2005 to 2021. Born on February 23, 1951, in Bonham, Texas, Marchant grew up in Carrollton, a suburb of Dallas. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Southern Nazarene University in 1974 and briefly attended Nazarene Theological Seminary. Before entering politics, he worked as a real estate developer and owned a homebuilding company. His political career began with service on the Carrollton City Council from 1980 to 1984, followed by a term as mayor from 1984 to 1986. He then served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1987 to 2004. In 2004, Marchant was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served until announcing his retirement in 2019, choosing not to seek re-election in 2020 .

During his tenure in Congress, Marchant was known for his conservative fiscal policies and support for limited government. He served on several key committees, including the Ways and Means Committee and the Committee on Ethics, where he was the Ranking Member from 2019 to 2021. Marchant was also a member of the Republican Study Committee, the Tea Party Caucus, and the U.S.-Japan Caucus. His legislative priorities included tax reform, energy independence, and education. He voted in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017 and opposed the Green New Deal in 2019, citing concerns about its potential economic impact .

Among his notable quotes:

“Make big plans, but change your plans as time changes.”

“In order for America to remain a global leader in innovation and opportunity, we must give our children a solid foundation in math and science.”

“We are fortunate to live in an area that is blessed with outstanding schools and educators.”

These statements reflect his emphasis on adaptability, education, and community values.