He is a retired Army rangers officer. He serves as chairman of the Lone Star Veterans Association. In addressing the question from Calvert about the recent tax reform act, Havens said it will help most people. He wants to extend personal tax cuts to make them permanent. He says tax cuts are good, but he feels the budget must be balanced as well. Havens summarized his plan as a congressman to be one of promises kept, just as he did when he led soldiers in combat. He says others have promised to repeal Obamacare and to balance the budget, but they have not done it. He wants to make his reputation in congress as one of promises kept.