HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS CHAIR, REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS ENDORSE REP. MATT RINALDI FOR RE-ELECTION

Irving, TX— State Rep. Matt Rinaldi today announced the endorsements of 26 Republican Senators and Representatives, including GOP Caucus Chairman, Rep. and three House committee chairs, in his bid for re-election.

Rep. Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound), who heads the House GOP Caucus, made the following statement in support of Rep. Rinaldi's re-election: “Matt Rinaldi represented his district well during the 84th Legislative Session. From being a part of balancing the budget, to cutting billions in taxes, to providing real border security and religious protection, and many other conservative accomplishments, he has established himself as a new, strong conservative leader."

Rep. Phil King (R-Weatherford), a former Fort Worth police officer who chairs the House Select Committee on State & Federal Power & Responsibility stated, "During the 84th Legislature, I had the pleasure of serving with Rep. Matt Rinaldi. HD115 is well represented by such a strong and effective conservative voice."

A majority of the legislators endorsing Rinaldi worked in the legislature with both Rinaldi and his opponent, former Rep. Bennett Ratliff. Rep. (R-Tyler) stated, "I worked with both Rep. Rinaldi and his opponent and the difference is clear. Rep. Rinaldi led on conservative issues like strengthening border security, protecting life, and shrinking government. Ratliff often sided with Democrats both in public and behind the scenes to grow government and kill conservative reforms."

"I was proud to join with my colleagues to deliver what Gov. Abbott called 'the most conservative legislative session we've ever seen,'" Rinaldi stated. "I'm honored to have the support of so many of my conservative colleagues who I worked with to make that happen. I look forward to continuing to fight side-by-side with them during the next legislative session."

The following legislators endorsed Rinaldi's re-election campaign:

Sen. Konni Burton (R-Colleyville) Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) Sen. Bob Hall (R-Edgewood) Sen. Don Huffines (R-Dallas) Sen. Van Taylor (R-Plano) Rep. (R-Lubbock) Rep. Rodney Anderson (R-Grand Prairie) Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Frisco) Rep. (R-Wichita Falls) Rep. Phil King (R-Weatherford) Rep. (R-Fort Worth) Rep. Matt Krause (R-Fort Worth) Rep. Jodie Laubenberg (R-Parker) Rep. (R-Plano) Rep. Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound) Rep. (R-McKinney) Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler) Rep. Mike Schofield (R-Katy) Rep. (R-Plano) Rep. Kenneth Sheets (R-Dallas) Rep. Stuart Spitzer (R-Kaufman) Rep. Jonathan Stickland (R-Bedford) Rep. (R-Arlington) Rep. Scott Turner (R-Frisco) Rep. Bill Zedler (R-Arlington) Rep. Molly White (R-Belton)

Rinaldi is a strong advocate for limited government, pro-liberty and free market policies, secure borders, education, Second Amendment rights, and the protection of life. A 2015 Rice University study of over 1,000 record votes ranked him as the #1 most conservative legislator in the 150-member House. He was also the highest-ranked legislator in 2015 by several statewide conservative groups, including Texas Eagle Forum and Texans for Fiscal Responsibility. For his work in defending life, he received the "Pro-Life Freshman of the 84th Session" award by Texas Right to Life.