Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, introduced on Saturday that he is not going to search re-election in 2026 so he can deal with his household, and his personal twin brother subsequently revealed his candidacy to fill the open seat.
The congressman mentioned he made the choice after talking together with his household over Thanksgiving.
He has served within the US Home since 2021.
“After greater than 30 years in legislation enforcement serving and defending my group as a police officer, constable, Fort Bend County Sheriff, an Military veteran, and six years representing this district in Congress, I’ve made the choice, after conversations with my stunning bride and my women over the Thanksgiving vacation, to deal with my household and return dwelling after this Congress,” he wrote on X.
An ally of President Donald Trump, Nehls mentioned he notified the commander-in-chief of his plans earlier than making his announcement public.
“Earlier than making this determination, I known as President Trump personally to let him know of my plans,” Nehls mentioned. “President Trump has at all times been a robust ally for our district and a real good friend, and I needed him to listen to it from me first.”
“Serving this nation within the army, serving our group in legislation enforcement, and serving this district in Congress has been the honour of my life,” he continued. “Thanks to your belief, your friendship, and your prayers.”
Nehls, 57, has been a giant supporter of Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
The Home Judiciary Committee superior his laws earlier this month that might take away obstacles to unlawful migrant deportations. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., launched the same measure within the Senate.
The congressman additionally co-sponsored a invoice to place Trump on the $100 invoice to honor the president.
He additionally known as for renaming Dulles Worldwide Airport after Trump and for the Republican Get together to help no matter Trump says or does.
Nehls beforehand served as a member of the US Military Reserves and was deployed to fight excursions in Iraq and Afghanistan. He additionally labored in legislation enforcement for a few years.
The Texas congressman joins a rising record of Republican lawmakers who’ve determined to not retain their seat, together with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., who introduced earlier this month amid her feud with Trump that she would step down in January.
After Nehls introduced his plans to retire, his similar twin brother, Trever Nehls, mentioned he could be working for his brother’s seat.
“I’m honored to announce my candidacy for Congressional District 22 to proceed preventing for the folks of this district,” he wrote on Fb. “District 22 wants a Consultant who will observe in Troy’s footsteps and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with President Trump to defend our conservative values, safe the border, defend our households, and oppose the reckless and radical agenda that Democrats proceed to press upon the American folks. I’m able to take up that struggle.”
