Randy K. Weber, Sr.
RepublicanU.S. Representative, TX-14| Age | 72 (b. 1953-07-02) |
| Gender | Male |
| In office since | 2013-01-03 (~13 yrs) |
| Religion | Baptist (Southern Baptist); serves as deacon at First Baptist Church in Pearland |
| Education | Attended Alvin Community College (1971–1974); B.S. in Public Affairs from University of Houston–Clear Lake (1977) |
| Prior occupation | Air conditioning contractor; founder and owner of Weber's Air & Heat Air-Conditioning Company (1981–2016) |
| Military service | No |
| Birthplace | Pearland, Texas |
| Marital status | Married — Brenda Weber |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Friendswood, Texas |
Pending research: race / ethnicity · languages · notable relatives · openly lgbtq.
Career & politics
| First elected | 1990 |
| Previous offices | Pearland, Texas City Council (1990–1996) · Brazoria County Grand Jury Commissioner · President, Brazoria County Cities Association · Texas House of Representatives, District 29 (2009–2013) |
| Committees | House Committee on Energy and Commerce (Vice Chair, Energy Subcommittee) · House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (Chairman, Energy Subcommittee) |
| Caucuses | Republican Study Committee · House Baltic Caucus · U.S.-Japan Caucus · Congressional Caucus on Turkey and Turkish Americans · House Energy Action Team (HEAT) – Vice Chair |
| Leadership | Chairman, Energy Subcommittee – House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (119th Congress) · Vice Chair, Energy Subcommittee – House Committee on Energy and Commerce (119th Congress) |
| Ideology | Ranked most conservative member of the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress (GovTrack, 2024); rated 100% by ACU, Campaign for Working Families, Concerned Women for America, and Faith and Freedom Coalition. |
| Signature legislation | Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act (H.R. 7272, 119th Congress – advanced out of Energy and Commerce Committee) · Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems (RISEE) Act (H.R. 913, 118th Congress – co-sponsored) · Secret Science Reform Act (H.R. 1030, 114th Congress – floor advocate) |
Financial
Net worth: disclosed $500,008–$1,202,000 (2018) · estimate
| Alvin Rental Property (R&B Weber Properties LLC) | real_estate · $100,001–$250,000 · 2023 |
| Pearland Rental Property (R&B Weber Properties LLC) | real_estate · $100,001–$250,000 · 2023 |
| National Benefit Advisors LLC (75% interest) | business_owned · $15,001–$50,000 · 2023 |
Top donors: Trans-Global Solutions ($36,300)
Top industries: Oil & Gas · Energy & Natural Resources · Real Estate · General Contractors/Construction
Scandals & crimes ledger
resolved — FEC Alternative Dispute Resolution #1087 — Excessive Campaign Contributions Settlement business
Following an FEC audit of Weber for Congress's 2019-2020 cycle filings, the FEC Audit Division referred the committee for receiving excessive individual contributions totaling approximately $51,212 in violation of federal contribution limits. The committee entered the FEC's Alternative Dispute Resolution process, and the Commission voted 6-0 on December 1, 2022 to approve a negotiated settlement requiring a $3,825 civil penalty, FEC training, and adoption of a compliance manual. Case closed January 4, 2023.
resolved — FEC Administrative Fine #4397 — Late Filing of 48-Hour Contribution Notices business
The FEC assessed Weber for Congress (committee ID C00502229) an $8,470 administrative fine under FEC Administrative Fine case #4397 for failing to timely file 48-hour contribution notices covering $70,300 in contributions received around the 2020 primary and general elections. The committee paid the penalty in full.
resolved — House Floor Mask Requirement Fine
On November 30, 2021, the House Sergeant at Arms fined Rep. Weber $500 for refusing to wear a mask on the House floor, as required by House rules instituted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Weber did not contest the fine, and the House Ethics Committee published notice of the action pursuant to House Resolution 38 and House Rule II.