It looks like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene started a trend. Rep. Troy Neh’s of Texas has announced he will not seek re-election in 2026. Nehl’s move makes him the six Republican lawmaker in Texas to announce to he will not seek re-election in 2026. NBC News reported more on Nehl’s announcement to not seek re-election: Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, announced Saturday that he would not seek re-election next year. Nehls, a close ally of President Donald Trump who co-sponsored legislation that proposed putting the president on the $100 bill and renaming the Washington area’s Dulles International Airport after Trump, said he came to his decision after consulting his family during the Thanksgiving holiday — and that he intends to “focus on my family and return home after this Congress.” Nehls said he called Trump to let him know of his 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 wrote on X. “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,” Nehls added. Nehls has served in Congress since 2021. He won his election in 2020 with 51.5% of his district’s vote, later increasing his margin to win more than 62% in 2022 and 2024. Nehls’ announcement adds to uncertainty for House Republicans. Their majority — 219 to 213 — will shrink after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., resigns effective early January. A number of other Republicans — and Democrats — have said they will retire or seek other office next year. Shortly after Nehls’ announcement Saturday, his twin brother, Trever Nehls, announced he would seek his brother’s open seat. “I want to thank my brother for his decades of service in the military and in law enforcement where we served together,” Trever Nehls wrote. Take a look at Rep. Nehl’s full announcement below: 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, after conversations with my beautiful bride… — Congressman Troy E. Nehls (@RepTroyNehls) November 29, 2025 Full text: 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, after conversations with my beautiful bride and my girls over the Thanksgiving holiday, to focus on my family and return home after this Congress. 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. 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. It now looks like there will be a lot of open Republican primaries in texas: Six TX Republicans, including Rep. Troy Nehls, retire from Congress ahead of 2026 midterms, opening safe GOP districts to crowded primaries.https://t.co/FFdVqRA4Cj pic.twitter.com/0ccCoL0nWp — The Dallas Express News (@DallasExpress) December 1, 2025 The Houston Chronicle reported on what other five lawmakers in Texas will not seek re-election: U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington Reason for departure: In a retirement video, Arrington, 53, said he would not seek re-election because he felt it was time to pass the torch. This comes as the representative had already earned an endorsement from Trump. Reason for departure: In a statement, Luttrell, 50, said he decided over the summer to not seek another term after witnessing the deadly floods in Central Texas and made him realize he wanted to stay closer to home. He said he would still continue to serve Texas after stepping back from public office. U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul Reason for departure: In an interview with the Austin American-Statesman, McCaul, 63, said he was ready for a new challenge, continuing his work in the “foreign policy, national security realm.” U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt Reason for departure: Hunt, 43, threw his name into the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate against incumbent John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton, the state’s attorney general. Hunt says polling showed neither candidate has done enough to become clear favorites in the race, and that it was time for GOP voters to have an alternative. U.S. Rep. Chip Roy Reason for departure: In a campaign announcement for his bid for Texas Attorney General, Roy said he was inspired by the Texas Hill Country floods to serve the state in another way, using his experience in Congress and as a federal prosecutor. Roy, 53, also said he was ready to come home.