Representative Andrew Murr (District 53) recently announced that he will not seek re-election, saying the sacrifices he and his family have made are too great to continue in the Texas House. This move marks him as the seventh House Republican in recent times to make such a decision.

"Representative Andrew Murr: "This session as your Representative will be my last. Representative Andrew Murr: "Public service requires sacrifices that too often affect those you love most. For years, my family and I have wittingly sacrificed to do the best job possible for you. With four children, I've missed touchdowns, base hits, school field trips and summer fishing trips. I've missed birthdays, first steps, and first words.", said Andrew Murr.

Delving into this notable trend among Texas House Republicans, In addition to Murr, six other Texas House Republicans have announced they will not seek re-election.

Turning our attention to specific examples, On November 9th, Representative Geanie Morrison (District 30), the longest-standing Republican woman in the House, announced she would not seek re-election.

Continuing down this line of retirements, In September, Representative Charles 'Doc' Anderson (District 56) announced that he would not seek re-election, saying he looks forward to the "next chapter in his life" spending time with his wife and traveling.

Similarly, In August, Representatives Ed Thompson (District 29), Matt Schaefer (District 6), and John Raney (District 14) announced they would not be seeking re-election to the Texas House. They too cited personal and family reasons for their decisions.

Furthermore, In July, Representative Four Price (District 87), one of the key holdouts in the school choice vote in the House, announced he would not seek re-election.