BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Congressman Jodey Arrington says he is in the running to become the next chancellor of the Texas Tech University System.

"As a proud Red Raider, former Texas Tech Vice Chancellor, and lifelong West Texan, I can tell you unequivocally and from experience: the same thing that makes West Texas the best place on Earth is what makes Texas Tech the greatest university system in all the land - our people and our values," Arrington shared. “You can’t legislate it, buy it, or manufacture it - it’s who we are, and it must always be at the heart of everything we do."

The announcement from Arrington's team comes after current Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell revealed plans to retire.

“I’m confident Chairman Campbell and the Regents will select the right person to lead th

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