AUSTIN, Texas — Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, has announced retirement from Congress effective when his term ends.

Doggett has represented Texas in the House of Representatives since 1995, going through four district changes. With the U.S. Supreme Court decision approving Texas' redistricted maps, which are favorable to the GOP, Doggett has kept his promise of retiring after 2026.

In a post on X , Doggett said he was thankful for his tenure as a congressman and for the people in his district. He said he's ready to continue the remainder of his term.

“I will continue working with the same urgency and determination as if next year were my last, which in public office it will be,” Doggett said. “After that, I will seek new ways to join my neighbors in making a difference in the only town I

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