Mark Teixeira announced a run for the Republican nomination for Texas's 21st Congressional District. The district is currently held by Rep. Chip Roy, who is running for Texas attorney general and not seeking reelection. Teixeira pledged to defend President Trump's America First agenda, work with Trump to secure the border and end "radical woke indoctrination." Teixeira spent 14 MLB seasons with achievements including three All-Star appearances, five Gold Gloves, three Silver Sluggers and a 2009 World Series title. Teixeira and his family moved back to Texas in 2021. Another Republican contender, Daniel Betts, has filed paperwork to run.
Former Major League Baseball star Mark Teixeira announced Thursday that he's running for the Republican nomination for a House seat in Texas. The former slugger for the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees said he's running for the 21st District seat currently held by Republican Rep. Chip Roy. Roy has said he's not seeking reelection and is running for Texas attorney general.
"As a proud Texan and lifelong conservative who loves our country, I'm ready to fight for the principles that make Texas strong and America exceptional," Teixeira said in a statement posted on X. "It takes teamwork to win, and I'm ready to help defend President Trump's America First agenda, Texas families and individual liberty." In his announcement, Teixeira pledged to work with Trump to secure the border and end "radical woke indoctrination."
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