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To the Citizens of Senate District 22:
Today I inform you of my decision not to seek re-election for another term as your State Senator.
It has been the high honor of my life, on par with commanding United States soldiers, to serve my fellow Texans for over 15 years.
At my swearing in ceremony in Hillsboro after winning the 2010 special election, I made clear I was not elected to a position of authority over the citizens of District 22, but rather elected to a position subordinate to them so that I could steward their seat in the State Senate.
The honor and privilege of the last 15 years did not come to me of my own talents.
There are many to thank for the opportunities and challenges of serving you.
First and foremost, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His direction in my life is the central reason for all the blessings I have received. Second, my wife Mel. She has supported me, both during my military career and my political service, and selflessly sacrificed her career to encourage me, raise our son, and do everything a wife does to see her husband succeed.
She has done so faithfully for nearly 40 years, and I am exceedingly proud of her.
Third, the numerous citizens in that first special election campaign that shared my vision of the proper role and function of government, and those in elections since that have supported my candidacy.
You believed in my abilities, and most of all you prayed for wisdom for me. Those prayers were felt daily and are greatly appreciated.
Fourth, the staff members who currently serve and have previously served me and the constituents of District 22 so well.
Your subordinate’s success is your success, and my subordinate staff members both in district and at the Capitol have performed brilliantly.
I have a fabulous team in the office now, and a large number of former staff serving elsewhere in positions of greater responsibility.
Thank you all for what each of you did to assist me in being effective for our constituents and for the state of Texas.
Next, let me thank my current and past Senate colleagues for the wisdom they imparted to me, the friendships we developed and will maintain, and for doing their part to keep Texas as great as she is.
I want to thank my friend Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for his leadership, friendship, and trust.
Your State Senate is well led by him as our presiding officer.
His keen instincts, political courage, and vision setting is unrivaled.
He has trusted me with committee assignments of great rigor that have been exceedingly difficult and sometimes delicate.
As I conclude the mission the Lord has given me over these past 15 years, I do so with a sense of gratitude at all we have accomplished.
During my time in the Senate, we affirmed that Texas is a sanctuary for the unborn, expanded Second Amendment freedoms, banned woke insanity such as ESG and DEI, protected religious liberty, provided historic property tax relief, imposed transparency on several government agencies, and prevented significant amounts of bad legislation from reaching the Senate floor. In November, Texas citizens will have the opportunity to approve a constitutional amendment affirming only U.S. citizens can vote in our elections.
During the years of federal border neglect, we took extraordinary measures – championed and signed into law by Governor Abbott - aimed at securing Texas’ border.
Thank God that President Trump is back in the White House and has stopped the assault on our southern border.
Thank you for your unwavering support across the years, and for your part in helping ensure Texas remains strong and free.
I will not only cherish the time I have had as your State Senator, but I will also cherish the remaining time in the interim until I officially depart.
God Bless you and God Bless Texas! Hooah!
Respectfully,
Brian Birdwell
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