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Nine Texas Lawmakers Depart Amid Redistricting and Congressional Stalemate

12/31/2025

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Nine Texas members will not seek re-election, including Rep. Marc Veasey, after a contentious redistricting.
Rep. Morgan Luttrell is leaving Congress to focus on family after recent floods.
Rep. Chip Roy is running for Texas Attorney General.
Political reporter Ben Kamisar notes the departures may stem from a lack of progress in Congress with fewer than 40 bills having passed this year.

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Story summary

Nine Texas members will not seek re-election, including Rep. Marc Veasey, after a contentious redistricting.
Rep. Morgan Luttrell is leaving Congress to focus on family after recent floods.
Rep. Chip Roy is running for Texas Attorney General.
Political reporter Ben Kamisar notes the departures may stem from a lack of progress in Congress with fewer than 40 bills having passed this year.