Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) has decided to retire from Congress.
Nehls has represented Texas’s 22nd congressional district since 2021. The district covers a largely suburban area southwest of Houston.
Before his time in Congress, Nehls served in the U.S. Army Reserve, eventually retiring at the rank of major. He then worked in law enforcement and served as the sheriff of Fort Bend County in Texas from 2013 to 2021.
The Republican from Texas joins a growing list of lawmakers who have chosen not to run again in 2026.
“Before making this decision, I called President Trump personally to let him know of my plans. 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,” Nehls said.
Troy Nehls quickly endorsed his brother.
“Our district deserves a representative who already knows the people, the values, and the challenges we face. I’m proud to say that person is my twin brother, Trever Nehls, who shares the same commitment to defending our constitution, securing our borders, and putting America First.”
Troy Nehls expressed confidence that his brother will also earn an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
“Serving this country in the military, serving our community in law enforcement, and serving this district in Congress has been the honor of my life. Thank you for your trust, your friendship, and your prayers,” Troy Nehls concluded his retirement statement.
Greene’s resignation announcement came after a falling out between her and Trump. She said she had reliably supported Trump’s agenda, except on a few key issues, including her opposition to all involvement in foreign wars and her calls for the release of investigative materials concerning the deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump, by contrast, said the two began to diverge after he suggested she should not run for senator or governor.