Another Texas congressman planning to retire

Rep. Kenny MarchantKenny Ewell Marchant Republican Van Duyne wins race for Texas House seat Cook Political Report shifts 8 more House races toward Democrats Democrats seek wave to bolster House majority MORE (R-Texas) announced Monday that he will not seek reelection, making him the fourth GOP lawmaker from Texas to retire in the last few weeks.

Marchant sent a statement out Monday morning thanking his constituents, family and fellow lawmakers.

"It is time for me to announce that I will not seek another term as Congressman from the 24th District of Texas," Marchant said. "I am looking forward to finishing out my term and then returning to Texas to start a new chapter."

Marchant, 68, was elected to Congress in 2004 and later became a founding member of the House Tea Party Caucus. He previously served in the Texas state House for nine terms.

He said he is excited to return to Texas full-time following the end of his term.

"I want to thank the constituents of the 24th District of Texas for letting me serve and I look forward to being back in Texas full time," Marchant said.

Marchant’s retirement follows those of other Texas GOP Reps. Will HurdWilliam Ballard Hurd House GOP lawmaker: Biden should be recognized as president-elect Next Congress expected to have record diversity Republicans rebuke Trump over claims of voter fraud MORE, Mike ConawayKenneth (Mike) Michael Conaway Bottom line House Republican introduces amendment to include farm aid in stopgap funding bill Live coverage: Democrats, Republicans seek to win PR battle in final House impeachment hearing MORE and Pete OlsonPeter (Pete) Graham Olson Republican Fort Bend County Sheriff wins Texas House seat 10 bellwether House races to watch on election night Democrats, GOP fighting over largest House battlefield in a decade MORE. Hurd is the only black Republican currently serving in the House.