Daniel L. Rogers, the Potter County GOP Chair is in the running for the Texas House of Representatives District 87 seat.

Rogers made the announcement, Thursday morning.

Rogers says he’s running after numerous calls urging him to consider the possibility, and he sees the need for solid Conservatives untied to special interests in the Texas House of Representatives.

He says committed to leading by example, growing the party, engaging voters, and advancing conservative ideas that benefit all

Current Representative Four Price he plans to give up the position. He was first elected in 2010, and his term comes to an end in January

During Price’s time in office, he helped to secure funding for the Texas Tech School of Vet Medicine in Amarillo and a new State Hospital also to be established here.

The District 87 seat is made up of Potter, Carson, Hansford, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, and Sherman counties.