Featured

Tony Tinderholt Announces Tarrant County Commissioner Bid

After announcing his retirement from the Texas House of Representatives, state Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R) has revealed his candidacy for Tarrant County Commissioner in Precinct 2.

The announcement comes the same week that he shared it was “time to go home.” While some may have interpreted that as state Rep. Tinderholt moving into a law outside of politics, he made it clear that his time in public service is far from over.

"I'm ready to come home," he said in his campaign announcement. "As a proud Christian, 21-year combat veteran, and dedicated public servant in the Texas House of Representatives, I'm honored to announce my candidacy for Tarrant County Commissioner, Precinct 2.”

“Throughout my career, I've fought to protect our values, ensure responsible government, and serve the people of Texas with integrity and commitment,” he added.

State Rep. Tinderholt represented House District 94, and he has already endorsed small business owner Cheryl Bean (R) as his successor.

He was consistently ranked as a taxpayer champion by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility and frequently recognized by conservative organizations as one of the Texas House’s leading right-wing voices.

Before entering the political world, state Rep. Tinderholt served over two decades in the military, first in the Air Force as a Spanish Cryptologic Linguist and later in the Army, where he served in various leadership roles and deployed to multiple combat zones. His service earned him honors including the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Action Badge.

According to the press release announcing his candidacy, his campaign promises to highlight his legislative accomplishments and military discipline as assets to county-level governance. “I’m running to bring that same leadership and experience to Tarrant County,” he said, adding that he wants to “strengthen our community and build a more prosperous Tarrant County.”

Support for his candidacy is already picking up steam as state Rep. Briscoe Cain (R) responded enthusiastically on X, writing, “I’m excited for Tarrant County.”

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is an award-winning senior reporter based in Miami. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Florida International University.

Recent Posts

Texas Will Begin Construction on Eiger Express Pipeline

Texas will soon begin construction on a major natural gas pipeline that will stretch across…

19 hours ago

Texas Energy Fund Approves Two New Projects

Two years after Texas lawmakers created the $7.2 billion Texas Energy Fund to aid in…

20 hours ago

Crescent Energy to Acquire Vital Energy in $3.1 Billion All-Stock Deal

Texas based company, Crescent Energy Company and Vital Energy, Inc. announced that they have entered…

21 hours ago

Texas House Advances Bill to Cap Local Property Tax Growth at 1%

The Texas House passed a bill aimed at tightening restrictions on how much property tax…

21 hours ago

Ted Cruz Endorses Chip Roy for Texas Attorney General

Senator Ted Cruz (R) has officially endorsed Rep. Chip Roy (R) in the 2026 race…

21 hours ago

Paxton Directs Schools to Display Ten Commandments Despite Legal Challenge

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) issued a directive to Independent School Districts (ISDs) not…

21 hours ago