The only black Republican in the House said he will retire after his term ends in 2020.

“After reflecting on how best to help our country address these challenges, I have made the decision to not seek reelection for the 23rd Congressional District of Texas in order to pursue opportunities outside the halls of Congress to solve problems at the nexus between technology and national security,” the Texas Republican said in a Thursday statement.

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