Summary
Former baseball player Mark Teixeira announced he is running for a congressional seat in Texas. The seat is open because the current representative, Chip Roy, is running for attorney general. Teixeira supports conservative views and is active in local Republican groups.
Key Facts
- Mark Teixeira is running for a congressional seat in Texas.
- The seat became open when Rep. Chip Roy decided to run for attorney general.
- Teixeira is a former Major League Baseball player and a World Series champion.
- He supports the "America First" agenda and conservative principles.
- Teixeira moved to Central Texas in 2021 and is involved with local Republican and Christian communities.
- The district encompasses areas around Austin and San Antonio and is considered a safe Republican seat.
