TJ Roberts is a lifelong resident of Kentucky’s House District 66 and a proud native of Boone County, where his family has lived for generations. From kindergarten through graduation, TJ attended Boone County Public Schools, gaining a firsthand understanding of the importance of education in shaping strong communities.
After high school, TJ pursued higher education while becoming deeply engaged in the fight to protect constitutional rights. As a college student, he stood up to university administrators who suppressed conservative speech, sparking a passion for defending the First Amendment and the freedoms it guarantees.
That passion led to a landmark moment in 2020, when TJ filed suit against Governor Andy Beshear for his lockdown orders during COVID-19 that banned worship, protest, and other constitutionally protected activities. TJ’s case resulted in a victory that upheld the rights guaranteed by the First and Fourteenth Amendments and helped set a national precedent for the protection of religious liberty and free assembly during emergencies.
Following this victory, TJ continued to advance the cause of liberty across Kentucky. He worked with the campaigns and teams of national liberty leaders such as Senator Rand Paul, Congressman Thomas Massie, and Representative Savannah Maddox. His focus has remained consistent: protecting constitutional rights, advancing individual freedom, and fighting government overreach.
TJ earned his law degree from Northern Kentucky University’s Chase College of Law and now practices as an attorney. In the courtroom and in the Capitol, he brings the same bold commitment to liberty that has defined his career.
Since taking office in the Kentucky House of Representatives, TJ has fought for school choice, constitutional carry, free speech and due process on college campuses, the abolition of vaccine mandates, the defense of unborn life, and protections against reckless government spending. He has led efforts to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, defend workers’ rights through Right to Work policies, and stop the return of lockdown-era policies.
TJ’s Christian faith has always been the cornerstone of his life. He has served his community not only through political advocacy but through active ministry and volunteer work. He lives on a small farm in Burlington, where he remains closely connected to the people and values of Boone County.
Whether defending liberty in court or standing firm in Frankfort, TJ Roberts is committed to protecting your rights, preserving your freedoms, and delivering principled leadership for the Commonwealth.
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…not just as supporters but as partners in the fight for the future of Boone County and the great Commonwealth of Kentucky.
TJ's Proven Record
In his very first legislative session, TJ hit the ground running and delivered. From defending your rights to challenging government overreach, TJ didn’t just talk — he took action.
Check out the bills he’s sponsored and cosponsored to see the impact he’s already making for Kentucky.
Honest Money Tax Repeal
HB 2 entitles individuals who have paid sales taxes on Gold, Silver, and Platinum bullion to refunds, applied retroactively, from the Kentucky Department of Revenue or Governor’s office.
HB 2 became law on March 27, 2025 after the legislature overrode Governor Andy Beshear’s veto.
Kentucky REINS ACT
HB 6, known as the Kentucky REINS Act, limits the executive branch’s authority by requiring legislative approval for economically significant regulations.
In support of HB 6, which Roberts cosponsored, Roberts spoke on the importance of the legislature being the lawmaking branch, while condemning the Executive Branch’s regulations as “executive Branch lawmaking.”
Ban Red Flag Laws
HB 83 prohibits Kentucky law enforcement and courts from enforcing or recognizing any red flag laws that infringe on constitutional rights.
Defend the Guard
HB 141, known as the Defend the Guard Act, which Roberts cosponsored with Rep. Candy Massaroni, would have prohibited the federal government from deploying National Guardsmen to combat zones unless Congress passes a declaration of war.
Nullify the NFA Tax
HB 176 entitles Kentuckians to a dollar-to-dollar refund if they paid a tax to the federal government to purchase a suppressor, short-barreled rifle or shotgun, or machine gun, as the National Firearms Act is an unconstitutional infringement on the Second Amendment.
Ban Sanctuary Cities
HB 213 prohibits local governments from adopting sanctuary policies and allows civil action if individuals released under such policies commit violent crimes.
Ban Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
HB 254 creates civil and criminal penalties for using taxpayer dollars to influence ballot questions or engage in lobbying, and imposes a 10-year ban from holding public office for violators.
Abolish the Gun, Ammo, & Accessory Tax
HB 281 abolishes the sales tax on guns, ammunition, firearms accessories, and everything else related to the Second Amendment.
Abortion Pill Ban
HB 316 prohibits foreign entities from mailing abortion-inducing drugs into Kentucky and establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations.
Eminent Domain Reform
HB 353 reforms Kentucky’s eminent domain laws by requiring stricter standards before seizing blighted or abandoned property and mandating public hearings.
Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Act
HB 376 authorizes Kentucky to invest in digital assets and precious metals to guard against inflation and prohibits use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) by state agencies.
Taxpayer Bill of Rights
HB 756 introduces a constitutional amendment to stop any and all tax increase or new tax, unless the new tax passes a ballot proposal that informs the people of what is being taxed, the rate of the tax, where the money is going, and how much the tax will cost them.