Texas, on Saturday announced he will not seek re-election in 2026 and will retire from Congress and focus on his family.

U.S. Representative Troy Nehls (R-TX) speaks to the media after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington,

"I called President Trump personally to let him know of my plans," Nehls wrote. "President Trump has always been a strong ally for our district and a true friend, and I wanted him to hear it from me first.

U.S. Representative Troy Nehls (R), whose district is in the Houston area, posted Saturday morning that he’s leaving Congress. Nehls made the announcement on social media that he’s leaving Washington,

Troy Nehls (R-Texas), one of President Trump 's most steadfast allies, said Saturday he will retire from Congress rather than seek reelection in 2026. Why it matters: Nehls joins a rapidly growing group of House members in both parties who have decided to call it quits,

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) announced Saturday that he will not seek reelection in next year’s midterm elections but instead focus on his family. “After more than 30 years in law enforcement serving and protecting my community as a police officer,

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas), one of President Trump's most steadfast allies, said Saturday he will retire from Congress rather than seek reelection in 2026. Why it matters: Nehls joins a rapidly growing group of House members in both parties who have decided to call it quits,