Mark Teixeira, whose 14-year MLB career began with the Texas Rangers , announced Thursday he is running for Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.

Teixeira will run as a Republican in the 21st Congressional District, which covers parts of the San Antonio and Austin suburbs and much of the Hill Country and cities like Fredericksburg and Kerrville .

"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.

Teixeira made his Major League debut with the Texas Rangers in the 2003 season. In his four full seasons in Arlington, Teixeira made one All-Star Game and earned two Gold Glove awards for his defensive prowess at first base. He was traded to the Atlant

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