Mark
Teixeira
Former MLB All-Star and Republican nominee for Texas' 21st Congressional District in the 2026 general election
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Background
Mark Teixeira is a Republican candidate for Texas' 21st Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is a former professional baseball player who spent 15 years in MLB, playing for the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees, among other teams, and winning a World Series championship with the Yankees in 2009. 1221
Since retiring from baseball, Teixeira has invested in small businesses, startups, and real estate. He holds a Business Administration degree from Georgia Tech and resides in Bee Cave, Texas. 25
Teixeira won the Republican primary in March 2026 and is the GOP nominee in an open-seat race created when incumbent Rep. Chip Roy announced he would not seek reelection. Teixeira has no prior elected office. 921
His campaign has received attention for his high fundraising totals and his endorsements from organizations such as the Club for Growth. Critics have raised questions about his financial investment in the race. 3819
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 21, Texas
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- teixeiraforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 5newsTPR reports on Teixeira-Hook race; notes campaign was contacted for interview
TPR summarized Teixeira's platform as supporting stronger border enforcement, deportations, reduced federal spending, and expanded energy production, and reported it had contacted his campaign to arrange an interview.
Scientist Kristin Hook faces former baseball star Mark ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5endorsementAustin American-Statesman editorial board endorses Teixeira
The Austin American-Statesman editorial board recommended Teixeira for the TX-21 seat following a joint editorial board meeting, citing his positions on economic development and infrastructure.
Teixeira is the conservative choice for U.S. House 21 · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsTeixeira outlines immigration, spending, and infrastructure priorities in editorial board meeting
In a joint meeting with the Austin American-Statesman and San Antonio Express-News editorial boards, Teixeira said he wanted to be tough on immigration without being racist, tough on spending without being cold, and cited a major Central Texas water-infrastructure project as a key goal.
Teixeira is the conservative choice for U.S. House 21 · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2endorsementSan Antonio Express-News editorial board endorses Teixeira
The San Antonio Express-News editorial board recommended Teixeira, citing his stated support for fiscal restraint, entitlement reform, border enforcement, and his interest in advocating for Joint Base San Antonio.
Mark Teixeira the right fit for Texas' ruby-red 21st Congressional District · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsTeixeira campaigns for Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania
Teixeira appeared at a campaign event for Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania, saying he was 'happy to support Scott,' marking a notable appearance outside his own TX-21 race.
Scott Perry campaigns with former World Series champ, current Texas candidate ahead of election · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14endorsementNFIB endorses Teixeira for TX-21 House seat
The National Federation of Independent Business's political action committee endorsed Teixeira as part of a broader slate of pro-small-business congressional candidates in Texas.
Texas Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Small Business Candidates for Election to Congress · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14endorsementTexas Municipal Police Association endorses Teixeira
Teixeira's campaign posted the Texas Municipal Police Association's endorsement on X, with the association citing his expected support for law enforcement and public safety.
Mark Teixeira on X · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 12pollForecast site rates Teixeira as heavy favorite in TX-21
Call the Map gave Teixeira a strong win probability in the TX-21 race, relying on non-polling evidence rather than a candidate-matched public poll.
TX-21: Teixeira 95 in 100 — Call the Map · Sep 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 3filingTeixeira wins Republican nomination in TX-21 primary
Mark Teixeira won the Republican nomination in the March 3 primary, securing his place on the general-election ballot against Democrat Kristin Hook, according to an October 6 candidate roundup by the Lone Star Project.
Texas Congressional Candidates - Lone Star Project · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- August Pfluger, U.S. Representative officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Brandon Gill, U.S. Representative officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Pat Fallon, U.S. Representative officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Roger Williams, U.S. Representative officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Craig Goldman, U.S. Representative officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Dave Graham, Hays County Constable officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Geoffrey Tahuahua, Dripping Springs City Council officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Club for Growth PAC organizationListed by campaign as endorser; a February 20, 2026 campaign post names it among endorsers; no individual endorsement date stated. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Americans for Prosperity Action organizationListed by campaign as endorser; a February 20, 2026 campaign post names it among endorsers; no individual endorsement date stated. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Young Conservatives of Texas organizationListed by campaign as endorser; no individual endorsement date stated. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Texans for Vaccine Choice organizationListed by campaign as endorser; no individual endorsement date stated. teixeiraforcongress.com
- New Braunfels Young Republicans organizationListed by campaign as endorser; no individual endorsement date stated. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND organizationCampaign page quotes endorsement specifically for the 2026 primary; no specific date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- CLEAT (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas) unionListed by campaign and on CLEAT's PAC page among 2026 general-election endorsements; no specific endorsement date given. cleat.org
- National Border Patrol Council organizationListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association / Cattle Raisers PAC organizationListed by campaign as endorser; mentioned in February 20, 2026 campaign post; no individual endorsement date stated. x.com
- San Antonio Police Officers Association organizationListed by campaign as endorser; mentioned in February 20, 2026 campaign post; no individual endorsement date stated. x.com
- National Federation of Independent Business organizationTeixeira indicated he had this endorsement in a campaign post visible by October 10, 2026; exact endorsement date not established. x.com
- Donald Trump, President officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Jim Jordan, U.S. Representative officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Troy Nehls, U.S. Representative officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Jake Ellzey, U.S. Representative officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Randy Weber, U.S. Representative officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Brian Babin, U.S. Representative officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Marc Whyte, San Antonio District 10 Councilman officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Ana Grace Husted, Dripping Springs City Council officialListed on campaign endorsements page; no endorsement date given. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Turning Point Action organizationListed by campaign as endorser; a February 20, 2026 campaign post names it among endorsers; no individual endorsement date stated. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Moms for America Action organizationListed by campaign as endorser; no individual endorsement date stated. teixeiraforcongress.com
- True Texas Project organizationListed by campaign as endorser; no individual endorsement date stated. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Texas College Republicans organizationListed by campaign as endorser; no individual endorsement date stated. teixeiraforcongress.com
- Deputy Sheriff's Association of Bexar County organizationTeixeira announced this endorsement on October 8, 2026. x.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Austin American-Statesman editorial board newspaperRecommended Teixeira for the district in an editorial dated October 5, 2026. statesman.com · Oct 5, 2026
- San Antonio Express-News editorial board newspaperRecommended Teixeira for the general election in an editorial dated October 2, 2026. expressnews.com · Oct 2, 2026
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce organizationEndorsement announced February 25, 2026. uschamber.com · Feb 25, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $3.92M
- Spent
- $3.54M
- Cash on hand
- $382K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TX21301(opens in a new tab)
Sources 16
- [1] Mark Teixeira (@teixeiramark25) / ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Texas Congressional Candidates - Lone Star Project(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Scientist Kristin Hook faces former baseball star Mark ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] Teixeira is the conservative choice for U.S. House 21(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [5] Endorsements | Mark "Tex" Teixeira for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [6] Issues | Mark "Tex" Teixeira for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [7] Mark Teixeira the right fit for Texas' ruby-red 21st Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [8] Scott Perry campaigns with former World Series champ, current Texas candidate ahead of election(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [9] CLEAT Political Action Committee(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [10] Mark Teixeira on X(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [11] Texas Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Small Business Candidates for Election to Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [12] TX-21: Teixeira 95 in 100 — Call the Map(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026
- [13] Mark Teixeira | 2026 candidate for Texas' 21st Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2026
- [14] U.S. Chamber Endorses Candidate Mark Teixeira for Texas' 21st ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 25, 2026
- [15] Mark Teixeira on X: " Early Voting Update This is the only weekend ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 20, 2026
- [16] Mark Teixeira - Candidate Profile(opens in a new tab) Jan 26, 2026