In order for America to remain a global leader in innovation and opportunity, we must give our children a solid foundation in math and science.

In 2004 he was named a Top Ten Legislator by Texas Monthly and Legislator of the Year by the Texas Municipal League. Marchant's son Matthew Marchant is the current mayor of Carrollton Texas. He puKenny Marchantd for legislation that reorganized the Texas Banking Code.

S. Representative for Texas's 24th congressional district serving since 2005.