Is Mark Teixeira going from big league baseball diamonds to the halls of Congress?

Published September 19, 2025 5:40am ET



When Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) surprised Washington, D.C., and Texas with his decision to run for state attorney general, a familiar face to sports fans entered the race to succeed him in the House.

Former Texas Rangers infielder Mark Teixeira announced his congressional campaign for the newly redrawn 21st Congressional District on Aug. 28.

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