FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, announced Friday he will not seek reelection after his current term ends, marking the conclusion of a career spanning more than three decades in law enforcement and military service.
Nehls, who represents Texas’ 22nd Congressional District, which includes portions of Fort Bend County and the Katy area, made the announcement on social media following Thanksgiving weekend discussions with his family.
“After more than 30 years in law enforcement serving and protecting my community as a police officer, constable, Fort Bend County Sheriff, an Army veteran, and six years representing this district in Congress, I have made the decision, after conversations with my beautiful bride and my girls over the Thanksgiving holiday, to focus on my family and return home after this Congress,” Nehls wrote.
Before making the announcement public, Nehls said he personally informed President Donald Trump of his decision.
“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,” Nehls said.
Nehls’ career includes service as a Fort Bend County constable, Fort Bend County sheriff from 2013 to 2021, and U.S. representative since 2021. He is also an Army veteran.
“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,” Nehls said. “Thank you for your trust, your friendship, and your prayers.”
Nehls’ current term expires in January 2027.
