The Team I Plan to Build for Texas’ 30th District

If elected, I am committed to building a serious, disciplined congressional office focused on results, accountability, and service — not politics as usual.

Below is the type of team I intend to assemble within the first 60–90 days, along with the experience required, core responsibilities, and estimated salary ranges consistent with House rules.

This is not a promise of perfection — it is a promise of structure, transparency, and seriousness.

Senior Leadership & Direction

Chief of Staff

Experience Required

• 10+ years in congressional, federal agency, or senior operations leadership

• Proven ability to manage people, budgets, and complex priorities

• Strong ethics and sound judgment under pressure
  

Responsibilities

• Overall management of the congressional office (DC and District)

• Enforces mission discipline, ethics, and performance standards

• Advises the Member on priorities and strategic decisions
  

Estimated Salary

• $170,000

Legislative Director

Experience Required

• 8+ years in legislative policy or committee work

• Deep knowledge of legislative procedure

• Strong writing and analytical skills
  

Responsibilities

• Oversees legislative strategy and policy development

• Manages legislative staff

• Ensures legislation is practical, lawful, and achievable
  
  

Estimated Salary

• $110,000

District Director

Experience Required

• 7+ years in district operations, constituent services, or public administration

• Strong relationship‑building skills with local governments and community leaders
  

Responsibilities

• Oversees the District Office and constituent services

• Coordinates with mayors, school districts, nonprofits, and residents

• Ensures federal assistance reaches the people who need it

Estimated Salary

• $110,000

Transparency, Oversight & Accountability

Oversight & Accountability Director

Experience Required

• Background in government oversight, auditing, or congressional investigations

• Experience with performance metrics and public documentation

Responsibilities

• Tracks official promises vs. outcomes

• Monitors votes, hearings, deadlines, and agency compliance

• Prepares factual accountability reports for public transparency

Estimated Salary

• $105,000

Congressional Procedure & Rules Advisor

Experience Required

• Expert knowledge of House rules and constitutional process

• Prior experience with committee counsel, CRS, or parliamentary procedure
  

Responsibilities

• Advises on lawful oversight tools and procedural remedies

• Ensures accountability actions follow proper process

• Protects institutional integrity

Estimated Salary

• $100,000

Ethics & Compliance Counsel

Experience Required

• Federal ethics or administrative law background

• High standard of neutrality and discretion

Responsibilities

• Ensures full compliance with House ethics rules

• Reviews oversight actions before escalation

• Protects the office from conflicts of interest

Estimated Salary

• $110,000

Data, Grants & Economic Outcomes

Data & ZIP‑Code Intelligence Lead

Experience Required

• Data analysis, public policy research, or GIS experience

• Familiarity with Census, DOJ, HUD, HHS, and BLS data

Responsibilities

• Tracks conditions across all ZIP codes in TX‑30

• Produces regular public dashboards on crime, health, housing, and jobs

• Supplies factual grounding for policy and grants

Estimated Salary

• $95,000

Grant & Federal Funding Director

Experience Required

• Extensive experience with federal grant programs

• Proven track record managing compliance and reporting

Responsibilities

• Identifies and tracks federal funding opportunities

• Assists cities, schools, and nonprofits with applications

• Helps bring federal dollars back to TX‑30 responsibly

Estimated Salary

• $120,000

Operations & Compliance Manager

Experience Required

• Project management or compliance background

• Strong attention to detail and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper use of federal funds

• Prevents audit failures and clawbacks

• Maintains internal accountability systems

Estimated Salary

• $90,000

Workforce, Education & Community Development

Workforce & Apprenticeship Director

Experience Required

• Workforce development or labor‑industry experience

• Familiarity with DOL programs and employer partnerships

Responsibilities

• Builds pathways to skilled jobs (HVAC, electrical, trades, tech)

• Coordinates apprenticeships and job placements

• Tracks wage growth and employment outcomes

Estimated Salary

• $95,000

Education Systems Liaison

Experience Required

• Education administration or policy background

• Experience working with school districts or colleges

Responsibilities

• Aligns education programs with real job opportunities

• Supports career and technical education

• Helps schools access federal resources

Estimated Salary

• $90,000

Zoning & Economic Transition Lead

Experience Required

• Urban planning, economic development, or zoning experience

• Deep understanding of local government processes

Responsibilities

• Identifies zoning barriers to grocery stores, clinics, and jobs

• Works with cities on responsible rezoning

• Supports neighborhood‑based economic growth

Estimated Salary

• $95,000

Constituent Services & Daily Service

Caseworkers (4 positions)

Experience Required

• Casework, social services, or public service experience

• Strong empathy and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Help residents navigate federal agencies (VA, SSA, IRS, housing)

• Maintain strict confidentiality and ethics

• Identify systemic issues for policy review

Estimated Salary

• $60,000

Field Representatives (2 positions)

Experience Required

• Community engagement or public outreach experience

• Strong listening skills

Responsibilities

• Represent the office at local meetings

• Ensure community voices are heard

• Provide ongoing ground‑level feedback

Estimated Salary

• $65,000