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.