Lance Gooden was born in Terrell, Texas. He graduated from Terrell High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance and government from the University of Texas. Gooden’s career experience includes working as an insurance broker and risk management constant. Lance Gooden (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 5th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2019. His current term ends on January 3, 2025. Gooden (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 5th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 5, 2024. Before being elected to Congress, Gooden was a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 4 from 2011 to 2015 and from 2017 to 2019.