Dallas‑area voters will be represented by Rep.-elect Jace Yarbrough when he takes his seat in the U.S. House on Jan. 3. In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Yarbrough outlined an aggressive agenda to sharply curtail immigration and preserve what he describes as the United States’ Christian heritage.
Immigration overhaul
Yarbrough said the nation is “admitting far too many immigrants” and called for a temporary halt to immigration while the system is restructured. He criticized the current flow of newcomers, labeling some as “avowedly anti‑American” or linked to international terrorist groups.
He supports repealing the 1965 Hart‑Celler Act, which eliminated national‑origin quotas that historically favored immigrants from Northern and Western Europe. While he dismissed restoring those quotas, Yarbrough advocated for a merit‑based system that would require applicants to demonstrate how they will strengthen the country and renounce allegiance to their former nation.
Concerns about Sharia law
The congressman also warned that the spread of Sharia law is “completely incompatible” with American values. He cited a lawsuit filed by the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) against a Texas‑based Baptist ministry, Testimonies of God, which the mosque claimed disrupted Friday prayers. The case was dismissed under Texas’ anti‑SLAPP law but remains on appeal.
Yarbrough linked the lawsuit to what he called “Islamification” of Texas, echoing Governor Greg Abbott’s earlier accusations that the mosque seeks to establish a community governed by Sharia law.
Election background
Yarbrough won his race with just over 51% of the vote, flipping the 32nd District from Democratic to Republican after a 2025 redistricting that added conservative rural counties east of Dallas. He credited his victory to the “America First” agenda and said Republicans must resist calls to moderate despite recent national setbacks.
He acknowledged that some younger constituents expressed frustration over the Iran war and rising gas prices, but insisted his policy convictions remain unchanged.
Personal background and future outlook
A Stanford‑educated attorney, Yarbrough served four years on active duty in the Air Force before moving to the reserves in 2015, where he now holds the rank of major and serves part‑time at Space Systems Command in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
His decision to run for office was driven by a belief that the military and legal institutions have become hostile to conservative values. After refusing a COVID‑19 vaccine on his doctor’s advice, he received a formal reprimand from the Air Force and resigned from the law firm Baker Botts rather than comply with a workplace vaccination mandate.
During a February candidate forum, Yarbrough said he has “no interest in representing Democrats,” yet he added he will serve all constituents, regardless of party affiliation. He expressed skepticism about finding common ground with the Democratic majority in the House, warning that they may focus on “weaponizing” power against the first family and the administration. Nonetheless, he said he is ready to work with anyone who puts American citizens first.
What lies ahead
As he prepares for his first term, Yarbrough plans to introduce legislation that codifies his immigration proposals and to champion measures that protect what he calls the nation’s Christian heritage. His stance reflects a broader Texas Republican push to tighten immigration enforcement and resist perceived cultural shifts.
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