Veteran Entrepreneur Joseph Kopser Launches Bid for Texas House District 47

Joseph Kopser, a decorated Army veteran, successful technology entrepreneur, and lifelong problem solver, has announced his candidacy for the Texas House of Representatives in District 47 as a Democrat. Running on a platform of breaking through partisan gridlock and challenging the status quo, Kopser emphasizes results-driven leadership to address pressing issues facing Southwest Austin families, including rising costs, underfunded schools, and economic opportunities. His campaign draws on extensive experience from 20 years in the U.S. Army—where he earned the Ranger Tab, Combat Action Badge, and Bronze Star—to his role as co-founder of RideScout (acquired by Mercedes-Benz in 2014) and President of Grayline Group, where he created jobs and strengthened Texas's tech and energy sectors.

Kopser's platform prioritizes a strong economy for all, education for every child, and securing our kids' future, with specific pledges to fight for fully funded classrooms, competitive teacher pay, and education-to-career pipelines. He outlines four key rules to change the political game: standing up for healthcare against Medicaid cuts and the end of Obamacare subsidies, taking on rising costs by speaking out against tariffs and helping young families access capital for homeownership, broadening the coalition beyond traditional Democratic bases, and staying focused on kitchen table issues while defending the dignity every Texan deserves. The campaign emphasizes innovative fundraising and voter communication techniques, having raised over $3.1 million in his 2018 congressional run—the highest amount by any candidate across Texas's 36 congressional districts at that time.

This people-powered campaign invites volunteers, donors, and voters to join in restoring leadership focused on service, humility, and results. To learn more, donate, or get involved, visit www.KopserForTexas.com or email team@josephkopser.com. The campaign also encourages readers to connect on Linkedin and read the latest US Tomorrow here, highlighting Kopser's ongoing engagement with policy discussions. As a West Point graduate with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and a master's from the Harvard Kennedy School, Kopser brings unique credentials to the race, having been recognized as a White House Champion of Change and named a Future Texas Business Legend by the Texas Business Hall of Fame in 2025.