Texas Attorney General

Current State AG: Ken Paxton (R)
Political Party: Republican
Assumed Office: 2015

Ken Paxton was elected as attorney general in 2014 and was reelected in 2018 and 2022. AG Paxton previously was elected to the Texas House of Representatives from 2003-2013 and the Texas State Senate from 2013-2015. Previously, AG Paxton worked as an attorney in private practice and as in-house legal counsel with J.C. Penney.

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The AG is an elected position in Texas.

Next Election:November 3, 2026 (Open Seat)
Election Process:Elected
Term/Limit:4 years / none

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News May 8, 2025

Texas Investigates Marketing of Crest Children’s Fluoride Toothpaste

Texas AG Ken Paxton issued CIDs to Colgate-Palmolive Company and Proctor & Gamble Manufacturing Co., which advertise and sell Crest branded toothpaste, over allegations that the companies deceptively marketed fluoride toothpaste in violation of state consumer protection laws. According to the AG’s office, the companies allegedly encouraged children to ingest their flavored fluoride toothpaste and…

News April 17, 2025

Wyoming AG to Take the Bench; Republican Race for TX AG Grows; New FTC Commissioner Appointed

Wyoming AG Bridget Hill was appointed to the Wyoming Supreme Court by Governor Mark Gordon, and will take the bench on May 28, 2025. The Wyoming AG is also appointed by the governor, and AG Hill’s replacement has not yet been named.

News April 10, 2025

TX AG Launches Senate Bid; State Legislator and Secretary of State Join GA and CO AG Races; ID AG Appoints Senior Staff

Republican Texas AG Ken Paxton has launched his campaign Tuesday for the 2026 Senate race, challenging Republican Senator John Cornyn. Georgia Republican State Senator Brian Strickland has filed papers that will enable him to start raising money to run for Georgia AG in 2026. Republican Georgia AG Chris Carr has launched his campaign for governor in advance…

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