US EditionNorth Texas State Senator Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection
- On Monday, State Sen. Brian Birdwell announced he will not seek reelection next year, ending 15 years representing District 22 in Texas.
- Via a public letter and social media post, Birdwell thanked constituents and staff, expressing gratitude for his 15-year service without providing a reason for his retirement.
- His legislative record includes efforts to expand Second Amendment rights, restrict abortion, and enact property tax relief and anti-ESG measures.
- Soon after Birdwell's retirement, State Rep. David Cook announced his candidacy, impacting Tarrant County's Senate seniority as multiple retirements reshape the district's leadership.
- More broadly, the retirements of Birdwell, Nichols, and Hancock accelerate a GOP leadership reshuffle ahead of Texas Senate elections.
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'High honor of my life': GOP state lawmaker says he won’t seek reelection
GOP state Sen. Brian Birdwell says he won’t seek reelectionBy Alejandro Serrano, The Texas TribuneJune 30, 2025"GOP state Sen. Brian Birdwell says he won’t seek reelection" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with th...
As Birdwell plans retirement from Senate, Cook launches campaign to be his successor
AUSTIN — In a further reshuffling of Tarrant County’s legislative delegation, state Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, announced his plans to retire after 15 years in the Texas Legislature’s upper chamber while Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield, unveiled his candidacy for Birdwell’s seat. Birdwell’s planned departure deals a second blow to Tarrant County’s seniority in the Republican-led Senate, coming just over a week after former Sen. Kelly Hancock, …
Sen. Birdwell announces retirement, Rep. Cook to run for seat
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