Van Taylor

Van Taylor

Decorated Marine. Former U.S. Congressman. Trusted Advisor.

A seventh-generation Texan, Iraq veteran, public servant, and seasoned investor, Van Taylor works at the intersection of national security, technology, and American enterprise.

Current Roles

Who I Am

I have spent my life in service and business. Serving as a Marine Corps officer in Iraq, as a legislator in Austin and Washington, and now as a trusted advisor helping build the companies that will keep America strong, prosperous, and free. I believe in plain talk, hard work, and the idea that America's best days are ahead of us.

Read My Full Biography

Latest Writing

America 250 'Thank You for Voting' graphic from the Election Day post

Thank You for Voting

My LinkedIn post for Election Day — thanking the more than 40 million Americans who voted early, and urging everyone else to vote. Voting strengthens our country, and it honors those who sacrificed for our nation. Published November 2026.

Read the post →
Editorial cartoon: Iran's leader hands China's leader a failing report card on missiles, jets, and radar

The Bad News for China From Iran

My Wall Street Journal op-ed on what Tehran's setbacks mean for Beijing's ambitions. Published May 2026.

Read more →
Illustration: the outline of Texas as a circuit board, with a lone star, wind turbine, power plant, and transmission lines

Texas Can Power the AI Century

My Houston Chronicle essay on Texas energy and the AI century. Published 2026.

Read more →

Off Duty

When I'm not working, you'll find me hunting, on skis, or on a long run. I ran my first marathon — the Marine Corps Marathon — in October 2026.

More about life off duty →

Service

U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Marine Corps
1991–2004
Texas House of Representatives Texas House
2010–2015
Texas Senate Texas Senate
2015–2019
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House
2019–2023

More about my service →