US EditionTexas Rep Chip Roy announces run for state attorney general to replace Ken Paxton
Chip Roy, a conservative former top deputy to Ken Paxton, enters a crowded Republican primary with $2.5 million in campaign funds, aiming to shift leadership amid Paxton's Senate bid.
- U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Austin announced his 2026 candidacy for Texas attorney general to replace Ken Paxton, who seeks a Senate seat.
- Paxton’s Senate run created an open race attracting several candidates, including Roy, state Sens. Joan Huffman and Mayes Middleton, and former aide Aaron Reitz.
- Roy, a conservative known for his time as Paxton’s top deputy and his clashes with party leadership, emphasizes fighting state issues with his legal and congressional experience.
- Roy stated Texas faces threats from open-border politicians, radical leftists, and foreign corporations and pledged to end 'Soros-funded judges' and school funding for undocumented immigrants.
- Roy’s entry adds fundraising strength and name recognition to a competitive GOP primary that will test his relationship with Trump and challenge Paxton’s legacy.
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GOP Rep. Announces Run for Texas Attorney General
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) announced that he is running for Texas attorney general. Announcing his plans on X, Roy wrote, “Texas has a long and proud tradition of rising to defend our homes, our freedom, and our communities.” He added he is “running for Attorney General to carry on that legacy… unafraid to fight, unafraid to win, and unafraid to defend Texas at every turn.” “Open border politicians have flooded our streets, hospitals, jails, and schoo…
Rep. Chip Roy's attorney general bid sets up open race in TX21
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Austin) will run for Texas attorney general in 2026 instead of seeking reelection, setting up an open race in his deep red congressional district.Rep. Chip Roy’s attorney general bid sets up open race in deep red TX21 was first posted on August 21, 2025 at 1:00 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is gu…
Chip Roy Announces Run for Texas Attorney General
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) announced on Aug. 21 that he is running to become Texas attorney general. If he wins, he would succeed Ken Paxton, who is running for the U.S. Senate. In a video released on X, Roy warned of Texas values coming under assault, alleging Democrats have played a role in helping “criminals” win in court, “putting Texans in danger.” “Open border politicians have flooded our streets, hospitals, jails, and schools with illegal im…
Onetime Ken Paxton Ally Is Running for His Job
Throw another one onto the pile of Republicans running for state attorney general in Texas. GOP Rep. Chip Roy, described by Politico as a "conservative antagonist" in DC, announced on Thursday that he's vying to take over the AG job from his former boss, Ken Paxton, who could've run for...
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