Texas Rep. Troy Nehls to Retire, Brother Seeks Seat

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, a Texas Republican representing the 22nd Congressional District, announced on Saturday that he will retire from Congress at the end of his current term, citing a desire to focus on his family. In a nearly simultaneous move, his brother, Trever Nehls, declared his candidacy for the seat, pledging to continue the district's conservative priorities.

Nehls, 57, shared his decision in a statement posted on social media, explaining that it followed discussions with his wife and daughters during the Thanksgiving holiday. "After more than 30 years in law enforcement serving and protecting my community as a police officer, constable, Fort Bend County Sheriff, an Army veteran, and six years representing this district in Congress, I have made the decision... to focus on my family and return home after this Congress," he wrote. Before going public, Nehls said he personally informed President Donald Trump, whom he described as "a strong ally for our district and a true friend."

First elected to the House in 2020, Nehls served three terms and focused much of his legislative work on immigration enforcement and support for crime victims. He introduced the REMOVE Act, which...