Rep. Troy Nehls on Saturday joined the growing list of lawmakers who have announced their impending retirement from Congress.
Mr. Nehls, Texas Republican, is a staunch Trump supporter and has held his seat since 2021.
He said he decided not to run for reelection next year so he could “focus on my family and return home after this Congress.”
He said in a statement, “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.”
Mr. Nehls served in the Army Reserve for 21 years and deployed on combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, earning two Bronze Stars. He had law enforcement roles in Fort Bend County, Texas, as a constable and sheriff.
Another major Trump ally, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Georgia Republican, is saying goodbye to her House seat after a public split from the president.
She said she’s out by Jan. 5.
Other members of Congress who are leaving include Democrats Nancy Pelosi of California and Jerry Nadler of New York.
Republican Reps. Andy Biggs of Arizona, Byron Donalds of Florida and Nancy Mace of South Carolina are quitting Congress to run for governor.
Lawmakers aiming for promotions to the Senate are Reps. Mike Collins, Georgia Republican; Robin Kelly, Illinois Democrat; and Wesley Hunt, Texas Republican.
