Tennessee has been designated the best fiscally managed state in America.Tennessee thrives because of low taxes, limited regulation, and strong fiscal discipline. I am committed to keeping our state one of the lowest-taxed in the nation by cutting government waste and stopping unnecessary regulations that burden families and businesses.My wife and I were proud “horn honkers” during the fight against a state income tax, and I have never wavered in my opposition. That’s why I co-sponsored the resolution to amend Tennessee’s constitution, making a state income tax unconstitutional in our state.When Republicans took control of the General Assembly in 2012, we put these conservative, pro-business policies into action. The results speak for themselves—Tennessee’s economy has flourished, businesses have expanded, and job growth has surged. People from across the country are moving here, drawn by our low-tax, business-friendly environment and strong quality of life.I will keep fighting to protect existing jobs, create new opportunities, and make Tennessee one of the most financially responsible and economically competitive states in the nation.
I fight every day to protect life, defend religious freedom, and ensure families—not the government—make decisions for their children. Radical federal policies have threatened to erode the foundations of our communities, but I remain committed to upholding the conservative principles that Tennesseans hold dear.I have sponsored laws that protect religious freedom, ensuring Tennesseans can worship without government interference. I backed legislation that allows faith-based adoption agencies to operate according to their beliefs without fear of government mandates.I have worked to protect children from harmful ideologies and inappropriate content. In 2023, I sponsored Senate Bill 1, which bans medical procedures that irreversibly alter a child’s body for the purposes of gender transition, and Senate Bill 3, which prevents children from being exposed to sexually explicit performances. These laws protect Tennessee’s children and reinforce our commitment to common sense.I will always stand up for Tennessee values, protect families, and fight to keep our state a national leader in conservative governance.
I will always stand against any effort to weaken or infringe on our Second Amendment rights. Law-abiding citizens have a constitutional right to keep and bear arms, and I will continue to work to protect that freedom in Tennessee.I proudly sponsored and passed Tennessee’s Permitless Carry Law, allowing law-abiding Tennesseans to carry a firearm without a permit, reinforcing their right to self-defense. I also sponsored the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, which prohibits financial institutions from using transaction data to track or restrict firearm and ammunition purchases. No Tennessean should be subject to mass surveillance or financial discrimination for exercising their Second Amendment rights.In addition to expanding gun rights for law-abiding citizens, I have fought to crack down on criminals who steal or illegally possess firearms. I co-sponsored legislation that increases penalties for firearm theft, enhances sentencing for repeat offenders, and ensures violent felons face harsher consequences for illegal gun possession. These laws protect responsible gun owners while keeping firearms out of the hands of criminals.As a proud NRA member, NRA-endorsed legislator, and holder of an A+ rating from the NRA, I work alongside fellow conservatives to ensure Tennessee remains one of the strongest pro-Second Amendment states in the country. I will always fight to preserve our constitutional rights and push back against any attempt to erode our freedoms.
A nation that cannot protect its borders cannot ensure its sovereignty. The United States is a beacon of freedom and opportunity, but we are also a nation of laws that must be enforced to keep our communities safe and protect American jobs. I fully support President Trump’s efforts to secure our border, stop illegal immigration, and hold sanctuary cities accountable. His leadership is essential in protecting our country, and I am proud to stand with him in this fight.Here in Tennessee, I have worked to strengthen our state’s role in immigration enforcement. I co-sponsored and passed SB 6002, which ensures accountability for public officials who enact sanctuary city policies in violation of state and federal law. This legislation also creates a new Central Immigration Enforcement Division within the Department of Safety to work directly with federal authorities in identifying, detaining, and deporting criminal illegal immigrants. Tennessee is taking a strong stand to remove dangerous individuals who threaten our communities.I have also fought to crack down on fraudulent documentation used for employment and sponsored legislation requiring all Tennessee employers to verify the legal status of prospective employees through the Department of Homeland Security. Employers who hire illegal immigrants take opportunities away from Tennesseans and undermine law-abiding businesses. Additionally, I sponsored legislation to allow businesses to require English in the workplace without fear of baseless lawsuits, ensuring that safety and efficiency remain a priority.At the federal level, I will continue working with President Trump and national leaders to build a permanent physical barrier along our southern border and implement stronger immigration enforcement policies. We must put the safety and security of Americans first. I will always fight to protect Tennessee from the consequences of illegal immigration and keep our state a safe, law-abiding place to live and work.
I will always fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. Every life is worth protecting, and I am 100% pro-life. When the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Tennessee’s Human Life Protection Act went into effect, making our state one of the strongest pro-life states in the nation. I proudly supported this law to ensure unborn children receive the protection they deserve and to reaffirm Tennessee’s commitment to the sanctity of life.I have consistently led efforts to defend the unborn and protect Tennessee’s most vulnerable. I co-sponsored the resolution that amended Tennessee’s constitution, removing the abortion debate from activist judges and putting it back in the hands of the people. My unwavering commitment to defending life has earned me the endorsement of Tennessee Right to Life and the continued trust of pro-life Tennesseans.Protecting life extends beyond ending abortion. I am working to strengthen Tennessee’s foster care and adoption system, ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow up in a safe and loving home. Families who choose life deserve support, and I remain committed to expanding resources for children in need of care.I will never waver in my fight to protect Tennessee’s most vulnerable. I will always stand up for Tennessee’s most vulnerable, defending the unborn, supporting children in need, and ensuring every life is valued and protected.
Government overreach threatens our freedoms, and I have fought tirelessly to protect Tennesseans from unconstitutional mandates. No one should be forced to choose between their personal freedoms and their livelihood. I have worked to ensure that Tennesseans have the right to make their own medical decisions without government coercion and that businesses, schools, and individuals are free from oppressive regulations.I led efforts to block the Biden Administration’s unconstitutional COVID-19 vaccine mandate in Tennessee, ensuring that no employer, government agency, or public institution can force Tennesseans to get vaccinated against their will. I sponsored legislation protecting workers from being fired due to vaccine mandates and ensuring businesses cannot discriminate against employees based on their personal medical choices. I also helped pass laws that prohibit vaccine passports, preventing government agencies and private businesses from requiring proof of vaccination to access services or employment. Additionally, I passed legislation prohibiting doctors and hospitals from denying life-saving organ transplants to patients based on their vaccination status. Medical care should never be denied based on personal health decisions.Along with stopping forced vaccinations, I have worked to protect Tennesseans from mask mandates. I proudly supported legislation that prohibited schools and local governments from forcing mask mandates on employees and students. Tennesseans should never be required to comply with mandates that violate their rights and personal beliefs.I will continue standing against government overreach and unconstitutional mandates that threaten our freedoms. Tennesseans should never be subject to federal or state mandates that infringe on their rights, and I will always fight to keep our state a beacon of freedom and individual liberty.
Parents must have control over their children’s education. No child should be trapped in a failing school because of their ZIP code. That’s why I led the fight to pass universal school choice in Tennessee, giving every parent the power to choose the best education for their child—whether it’s public, private, charter, or homeschool. Tennessee now leads the nation in education freedom, putting families in control instead of government bureaucrats.I took action to remove radical, politically motivated agendas from our classrooms. I sponsored legislation that banned Critical Race Theory in Tennessee schools, ensuring students learn facts, not ideology. I also fought to eliminate Common Core-aligned materials, keeping curriculum decisions grounded in Tennessee values, not federal overreach. Parents deserve full transparency about what their children learn, and I will continue working to protect parental rights in education.I am working to ensure education funding follows the student, not the system. I sponsored legislation to improve the public charter school process by creating a statewide Public Charter School Commission, strengthening accountability and oversight. At the same time, I remain committed to keeping private and home schools completely independent. The government should never interfere or dictate how they educate students.I will always stand with Tennessee families and fight to keep parents in charge of their children’s education. Universal school choice is just the beginning, and I will keep working to expand opportunities, protect students, and ensure every child gets the best possible education.
I am proud that Tennessee leads the nation in election integrity. Under conservative Republican leadership, Tennessee ranks #1 in the nation for election security. I have sponsored and passed multiple laws to strengthen election integrity, secure our voting process, and ensure that every legal vote counts while keeping illegal votes out. Trust in our elections is essential to our democracy, and I will always fight to protect the integrity of our electoral process.I sponsored and passed legislation requiring the Secretary of State to conduct random post-election audits to verify the accuracy of election results. I also passed a law requiring hand-counted public audits of paper ballots to further enhance transparency. In addition, I passed a law requiring all voting machines in Tennessee to produce a voter-verified paper audit trail, adding an extra layer of security to the voting process.To prevent non-citizens from voting in Tennessee elections, I passed a law ensuring that legal, non-citizen residents receive a distinct driver's license that clearly indicates their ineligibility to vote. This law guarantees that only U.S. citizens can register and cast a ballot in our elections. Additionally, I have fought to pass and protect Tennessee’s strong Voter ID law, which requires voters to present valid identification before casting a ballot. Voter ID laws stop fraud, prevent impersonation, and ensure confidence in our elections.I will always stand up to protect Tennessee’s elections from fraud, manipulation, and outside interference. While other states weaken their election laws, Tennessee will continue to lead the nation in security, fairness, and trust in the democratic process.
