In a recent announcement, Republican U.S. Representative Troy Nehls from Texas revealed his decision to step down from Congress at the conclusion of his term in 2026. His decision, he explained, is driven by a desire to dedicate more time to his family.
Nehls, known for his unwavering support of former President Donald Trump—so much so that he’s famously donned a T-shirt emblazoned with Trump’s mug shot—made sure to personally inform Trump of his upcoming retirement. “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 shared on the social platform X.
Alongside his retirement announcement, Nehls endorsed his twin brother, Trever Nehls, as his successor in Congress. Trever confirmed his candidacy on Facebook, expressing his intent to “stand shoulder-to-shoulder with President Trump” if elected.
While the White House has yet to comment on Nehls’ announcement, his departure marks the end of a chapter for a politician who first joined Congress in 2021. Prior to his tenure on Capitol Hill, Troy Nehls built a notable career with nearly three decades in law enforcement and over 20 years in the Army Reserve.
The White House did not immediately respond Saturday night to an email seeking comment.
Troy Nehls entered Congress in 2021 after about three decades in law enforcement and more than two decades in the Army Reserve.
Nehls voted to overturn former President Joseph Biden’s 2020 election win and was tapped by then-House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a select committee probing the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol — before McCarthy pulled his picks after Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two others.
He is currently on the Judiciary and the Transportation and Infrastructure committees.
Last year Nehls won his district, which is southwest of Houston, by more than 24 percentage points.
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