Texas State Senators Robert Nichols of District 3 and Brian Birdwell of Granbury Announce Retirement After Long Service

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Updated Jun 30, 2025, 08:03 PM

Two veteran Republican Texas state senators have announced they will not seek reelection in 2026, marking notable changes in the state's upper chamber. Robert Nichols, representing Senate District 3 in East and Southeast Texas, declared on June 24 that he will retire after more than 20 years of service. Nichols is the longest currently serving Republican in the Texas Senate. Following Nichols' announcement, Brian Birdwell, a Granbury Republican who has served since 2010 representing parts of Central and North Texas, also stated on June 30 that he will not run for another term.

Birdwell's retirement opens up his seat, with a House member reportedly seeking to fill it. Nichols' departure could make Senator Birdwell the second most senior Republican in the Senate until his own retirement, after which the seniority ranking will shift. These retirements come amid other political movements, such as State Senator Joan Huffman running for Texas Attorney General.

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State Sen. Brian Birdwell, a Granbury Republican who’s represented parts of Central and North Texas since 2010, said Monday he did not plan to seek reelection to his seat in the upper chamber.

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New: State Sen. Brian Birdwell, a Granbury Republican, said Monday he does not plan to seek reelection to his seat in the upper chamber.

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