By ANDREW DeMILLO, Associated Press

Former Major League Baseball star Mark Teixeira announced Thursday that he’s running for the Republican nomination for a House seat in Texas.

The former slugger for the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees said he’s running for the 21st District seat currently held by Republican Rep. Chip Roy . Roy has said he’s not seeking reelection and is running for Texas attorney general.

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