WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Troy Nehls (R), whose district is in the Houston area, posted Saturday morning that he’s leaving Congress.

Nehls announced on social media that he’s leaving Washington, D.C. after his current term.

“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.

Before making this decision, I called President Trump personally to let him know of my plans. President Trump has always been a strong ally for our district and a true friend, and I w

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