“When I first ran for Congress, my mission was clear: strengthen our border, stand up for our veterans, and be a strong voice for Texas. I’m proud of the real progress we’ve made. ... But over the July 4th weekend, standing in floodwaters alongside my neighbors, I had a moment of clarity,” Luttrell said in his Sept. 11 statement. “It reminded me that while the work in Washington is important, my family, my community, and my state need me here—closer to home.”
Some context
Luttrell represents U.S. House District 8, which encompasses portions of Harris, Montgomery and Walker counties and all of San Jacinto and Polk counties, according to his website. He was first elected to the office in 2022, Community Impact previously reported. Former U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady held the office prior to Luttrell being elected.
“Serving Texans in Congress has been the honor of a lifetime, and I will continue to do that until the end of my term. And while I may be stepping back from public office at the end of 2026, I’m not stepping out of the arena,” Luttrell said. “I will continue to champion the values that define our great state: faith, family, and freedom.”
