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MARK TEIXEIRA

U.S. House District 21

2026 Texas U.S. House District 21 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Last reviewed September 15, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 Texas U.S. House District 21 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Official candidacy
U.S. House District 21 · Republican · Candidate
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MARK TEIXEIRA

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FEC committee ID: C00917658

FEC committee name: MARK TEIXEIRA FOR CONGRESS

Published email: [email protected]

Published website: https://teixeiraforcongress.com/

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RETIRED

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Occupation: RETIRED

A Proven Winner—On and Off the Field

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Mark “Tex” Teixeira (tuh-SHARE-uh) is a proven winner who’s ready to fight and win for Texas in Congress. Born to a Navy veteran father and a schoolteacher mother, Mark learned discipline, hard work, and service from an early age. Mark’s five seasons with the Texas Rangers planted the roots of a lifelong connection to the Lone Star State.

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Mark “Tex” Teixeira (tuh-SHARE-uh) is a proven winner who’s ready to fight and win for Texas in Congress. Born to a Navy veteran father and a schoolteacher mother, Mark learned discipline, hard work, and service from an early age. Mark’s five seasons with the Texas Rangers planted the roots of a lifelong connection to the Lone Star State.

Leader, Humanitarian, & Conservative Fighter

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Mark didn’t just win games—he became a leader in giving back. Twice a finalist for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award, he also received the 2018 Heisman Humanitarian Award and has served on numerous boards, supporting causes from youth sports to college scholarships.

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Mark didn’t just win games—he became a leader in giving back. Twice a finalist for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award, he also received the 2018 Heisman Humanitarian Award and has served on numerous boards, supporting causes from youth sports to college scholarships.

Positions and priorities

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Keep Texas Strong& America Free

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Mark “Tex” Teixeira is a Christian husband, father, and former MLB All-Star running to serve Texas’ 21st Congressional District. He’ll fight to lower costs, keep Texans safe, and defend our freedoms.

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Mark “Tex” Teixeira is a Christian husband, father, and former MLB All-Star running to serve Texas’ 21st Congressional District. He’ll fight to lower costs, keep Texans safe, and defend our freedoms.

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In Congress, Mark will champion President Trump’s America First agenda, advance conservative priorities, and work to keep Texas strong and free.

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In Congress, Mark will champion President Trump’s America First agenda, advance conservative priorities, and work to keep Texas strong and free.

1. Border Security & Immigration Enforcement

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Fully secure the southern border, deport illegal aliens, and crush the cartels to keep Texans safe.

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Fully secure the southern border, deport illegal aliens, and crush the cartels to keep Texans safe.

2. Economy, Inflation & Federal Spending

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Expand DOGE to cut insane wasteful spending, rein in the Deep State, and grow the economy by putting taxpayers first.

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Expand DOGE to cut insane wasteful spending, rein in the Deep State, and grow the economy by putting taxpayers first.

4. Energy Independence & American Prosperity

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Unleash Texas oil, gas, and nuclear to restore U.S. energy dominance and drive down costs for families.

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Unleash Texas oil, gas, and nuclear to restore U.S. energy dominance and drive down costs for families.

5. Crime, Law & Order

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Back the blue, secure communities, and hold violent criminals accountable — stop politically correct soft-on-crime policies.

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Back the blue, secure communities, and hold violent criminals accountable — stop politically correct soft-on-crime policies.

6. Defending Life, Faith & Freedom

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Protect the unborn, safeguard religious liberty, and fight against Cultural Marxism.

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Protect the unborn, safeguard religious liberty, and fight against Cultural Marxism.

7. Defending the Second Amendment

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Protect the God-given right to keep and bear arms from any infringement, federal or otherwise.

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Protect the God-given right to keep and bear arms from any infringement, federal or otherwise.

10. Healthcare & Putting Patients First

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Lower costs, expand choice, and stop Washington from controlling your healthcare decisions.

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Lower costs, expand choice, and stop Washington from controlling your healthcare decisions.

Faith, Family, and the Fight Ahead

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Mark and his wife Leigh have three children—Jack, Addison, and William—and are active in their local Church. In Congress, he’ll bring the same grit, preparation, and competitive spirit that made him a champion in Major League Baseball to fight for Texas—and win.

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Mark and his wife Leigh have three children—Jack, Addison, and William—and are active in their local Church. In Congress, he’ll bring the same grit, preparation, and competitive spirit that made him a champion in Major League Baseball to fight for Texas—and win.

3. Protecting Kids, Families & Education

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End radical woke indoctrination, defend parental rights, kill DEI, restore patriotic education rooted in American and Texas values.

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End radical woke indoctrination, defend parental rights, kill DEI, restore patriotic education rooted in American and Texas values.

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$4,177,191.15
Total disbursements
$3,716,027.55
Cash on hand
$461,163.60
Committee debt
$2,750,000.00
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Candidate ID: H6TX21301

Name: TEIXEIRA, MARK CHARLES

Office: House

State: TX

District: TX21

Coverage start: 2025-07-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $4177191.15

Total disbursements: $3716027.55

Cash on hand: $461163.60

Debts owed by committee: $2750000.00

Candidate contributions: $0.00

Loans made by candidate: $2750000.00

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Texas General Election — official candidate row

    Texas Secretary of State

    Open Texas Secretary of State
  2. Government website identity record

    MARK TEIXEIRA — official website identity bridge

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    MARK TEIXEIRA — candidate-owned primary source 1

    MARK TEIXEIRA campaign

    Open MARK TEIXEIRA campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  4. Candidate-owned primary source

    MARK TEIXEIRA — candidate-owned primary source 2

    MARK TEIXEIRA campaign

    Open MARK TEIXEIRA campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  5. Campaign-finance record

    MARK TEIXEIRA — official FEC candidate totals

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
  6. Election record

    2026 Texas General Election — final ballot certification

    Texas Secretary of State

    Open Texas Secretary of State
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