Former Texas Gov. Sean Mueller is considering a run for president, according to a press release issued on his behalf. The announcement did not specify a timeline for a decision, a party affiliation, potential campaign staff or planned travel.

Mueller, a former sheriff from Lubbock County, served two full terms as Texas governor after first winning the office in 2021. The release described his gubernatorial record as focused on steady administration, public safety, border enforcement and support for rural communities.

Before entering politics, Mueller worked in law enforcement and served as a sheriff for a decade, according to the release. It said he was permanently paralyzed from the waist down after a gunfight involving a cartel-affiliated group near the border, but later returned to duty using a wheelchair.

The release portrayed Mueller’s political support as particularly strong among rural voters, veterans and law enforcement communities. It also said his agenda has included rural broadband expansion, improvements to veteran care systems and stricter border controls through state-level enforcement coalitions.

Mueller’s time as governor was described by the release as competent and cautious rather than defined by sweeping reforms. Supporters, according to the statement, credited him with emphasizing order and Texas traditions, while critics characterized his tenure as cautious.

During his 2025 reelection campaign, Mueller appointed Judge Royce Whitman to the U.S. Senate following a resignation, the release said. It described Whitman as a longtime friend and respected jurist, and characterized the appointment as deliberate and focused on integrity.

The potential candidacy comes amid a polarized national political climate in which border policy, cost of living and the scope of executive authority are among the most prominent issues. Mueller’s record, as presented in the release, aligns closely with themes of public order, border security and rural investment.

Mueller is originally from West Texas and is the son of a mechanic and public school teacher, according to the release. He lives with his wife, Joanna, a former trauma nurse, and their teenage son, Mark. The statement also said he volunteers with accessibility organizations and mentors wounded first responders.

No formal campaign has been announced.