Retired New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira publicly announced his intention to run for a congressional seat in Texas. The incumbent Representative Chip Roy announced he would run for attorney general, paving the way for Teixeira's decision.Unlike Roy, who clashed with the current POTUS, Donald Trump, Teixeira seems to be the antithesis, despite both representing the Republican Party. Teixeira announced his run for Texas's 21st Congressional District on Thursday via X, a week after Roy made his announcement."Big news: I’m ready to go! As a lifelong conservative who loves this country, I’m running for Congress to fight for the principles that make Texas and America great. It takes teamwork to win – I’m ready to help defend President Trump’s America First agenda, Texas families, and individual liberty," Teixeira wrote on X.Teixeira played 14 seasons in MLB with the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels and Yankees. He was a three-time All-Star, twice with the Yankees, and helped the Bronx Bombers win the 2009 World Series.Throughout his career, Teixeira won five Gold Glove Awards in 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2012, along with three Silver Slugger Awards in 2004, 2005 and 2009. He also led the American League in home runs and RBIs in 2009 and had earlier received the Dick Howser Trophy in 2000.Teixeira was born to a Navy veteran father and a schoolteacher mother. He lives in Texas with his wife, Leigh and their three children: Jack, Addison and William.Mark Teixeira thanks Chip RoyIn the press release accompanying his X post announcing his candidacy for Texas's 21st Congressional District, Mark Teixeira expressed his gratitude to Chip Roy for his service. Teixeira said:"Congressman Chip Roy has represented this district with unwavering courage and leaves an impressive legacy of principled conservative leadership. I'm running to ensure District 21 remains prosperous and free for generations to come."The former MLB All-Star also hailed Texas as the land of fierce independence, relentless optimism and limitless opportunity. He said his stint with the Rangers, where he played his first five seasons, was one of the greatest blessings of his life."Now I'm ready to answer the call to serve my country, my state, and the conservative principles that have made Texas the envy of the nation," he added.The 44-year-old concluded his statement by vowing to campaign hard for Texans across the district. He also promised to stand up for the real heroes: police officers and firefighters, farmers and ranchers, parents, teachers and hardworking taxpayers.