Overview
- Arrington announced he will leave Congress at the end of his current term after roughly a decade representing Texas’ 19th District.
- He said he plans to use his remaining year to press additional deficit‑reduction measures, including another budget reconciliation effort.
- Arrington framed the timing as departing on a high note after helping craft President Trump’s marquee budget bill.
- The Lubbock‑anchored seat is a reliably Republican district, making a party flip in 2026 unlikely.
- The retirement declaration contrasts with recent primary filings and earlier signals he would run again, and it follows Trump’s recent endorsement for another term.