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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.

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

Election Timeline & Candidates

  1. Candidate Filing Deadline
  2. Primary Election
  3. Runoff Election
  4. General Election
Joe Jaworski (D)
Democrat

Joe Jaworski (D)

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Nathan Johnson (D)
Democrat

Nathan Johnson (D)

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Mayes Middleton (R)
Republican

Mayes Middleton (R)

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Chip Roy (R)
Republican

Chip Roy (R)

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Independent

Tom Oxford (I)

Omer Wagas Khwaja (I)
Independent

Omer Wagas Khwaja (I)

Joe Jaworski (D)
Democrat

Joe Jaworski (D)

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Mayes Middleton (R)
Republican

Mayes Middleton (R)

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Independent

Tom Oxford (I)

Nathan Johnson (D)
Democrat

Nathan Johnson (D)

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Chip Roy (R)
Republican

Chip Roy (R)

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Omer Wagas Khwaja (I)
Independent

Omer Wagas Khwaja (I)

Latest Texas Attorney General News & Insights

Texas AG Presses Play on Music Streaming Payola Probe

Texas AG Ken Paxton announced that his office is investigating major music streaming platforms over concerns that they may accept payment to artificially promote certain songs, artists, or content in violation of Texas law. In a press release, the AG’s office indicated that the investigation will focus on whether the music streaming services entered into…

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FTC, Republican AGs Settle "Brand Safety" Collusion Case

The FTC and a coalition of eight Republican AGs reached settlements with Dentsu US, Inc., GroupM Worldwide LLC (d/b/a WPP Media), and Publicis, Inc. over allegations that the companies violated Section 5 of the FTC Act and Section 1 of the Sherman Act by coordinating digital advertising “brand safety” standards. The complaint alleged the firms…

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Texas AG Actively Investigating Lululemon for PFAS in Apparel

Texas AG Ken Paxton is investigating Lululemon USA Inc. over allegations that the company misled consumers about the safety of its products. The investigation will examine whether Lululemon’s athletic apparel contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or “forever chemicals,” and the AG’s office will review the company’s restricted substances list, testing protocols, and supply chain practices.…

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