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Anthony "Tony" Box is originally from Chicago. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Morehouse College, a master’s degree in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, a law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law, and a Master of Laws in taxation from Washington University in St. Louis. Tony lives in Dallas with his wife, and they have three sons.

Tony is a federal prosecutor. He previously served as an FBI agent and an Army officer. 

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Tony currently works as a partner at Gray Reed. He previously worked as an assistant United States attorney, an assistant circuit attorney and chief investigator, a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a senior manager at Deloitte, an investigator with the Congressional Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan, an attorney advisor with the Defense Health Agency, and an officer in the U.S. Army.

Tony previously served as an assistant U.S. attorney. He is currently a private attorney.

Tony's campaign for attorney general of Texas is his first run for public office.

Believes his opponent, Ken Paxton, is "corrupt" and "ineffective."

As a federal prosecutor for more than seven years, handled cases involving tax evasion, fraud, and violent crimes.

As a partner at Gray Reed since 2022, represents clients in civil and criminal tax disputes, white-collar defense, regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance matters.

- As a federal prosecutor for more than seven years, handled cases involving tax evasion, fraud, and violent crimes.
- As a partner at Gray Reed since 2022, represents clients in civil and criminal tax disputes, white-collar defense, regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance matters.

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Promises not to defend laws he believes are unconstitutional.

Criticized Gov. Abbott’s deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Chicago, calling it “abhorrent” and opposing the use of military force against Americans.

- Promises not to defend laws he believes are unconstitutional.
- Criticized Gov. Abbott’s deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Chicago, calling it “abhorrent” and opposing the use of military force against Americans.

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As of January 22, 2026, Anthony "Tony" Box’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Emphasizes consumer protection and enforcement against fraud as a core responsibility of the attorney general.

- Emphasizes consumer protection and enforcement against fraud as a core responsibility of the attorney general.

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Anthony "Tony" Box

Tony is originally from Chicago. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Morehouse College, a master’s degree in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, a law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law, and a Master of Laws in taxation from Washington University in St. Louis. Tony lives in Dallas with his wife and they have three sons.

Tony's campaign for Attorney General of Texas is his first run for public office.

- Highlights experience as a federal prosecutor handling tax evasion, fraud, and violent crimes
- Points to service as an assistant United States attorney as preparation for serving as attorney general
- References prior service as a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent as part of his legal and law enforcement background
- Cites legal education and advanced training in law and public administration

- Defines the attorney general as the state’s chief law enforcement officer responsible for protecting the public
- Points to experience in federal law enforcement, including investigations into drug trafficking and major fraud

- Emphasizes protecting consumers and cracking down on fraud as a core responsibility of the attorney general
- Connects consumer protection to accountability and oversight of legal actions taken by the attorney general’s office

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Joe is from Galveston, Texas. He attended Davidson College and the University of Texas School of Law. He has a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College and a Juris Doctor degree in law from the University of Texas School of Law. He lives with his wife, Rebecca, and their two children, Joseph and Becca, in Galveston.

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Joe is from Galveston, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in Spanish language and literature from Davidson College and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. Joe lives with his wife, Rebecca, and two kids in Galveston.

Joe is the owner, attorney, mediator, guardian ad litem, and special master of the Jaworski Law Firm. He previously served as an attorney for Buzbee Law Firm and Griggs & Harrison, P.C., an attorney and partner at Simpson, Beeton, Finegan & Jaworski, L.L.P., and a law clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Senior Judge Hon. John R. Brown.

Joe Jaworski's campaign for Texas Attorney General is his first entry into politics.

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Joe previously ran for Texas attorney general in 2022, but did not win. He previously served as mayor of the City of Galveston, Texas. He served one term from 2010 to 2012. He also previously served on the city council of Galveston, representing District 3, for three terms from 2000 to 2006.

As the owner, attorney, and mediator of the Jaworski Law Firm for 19 years, mediated over 50,000 claims with a max value of $50 million, focusing on Maritime Law, the Defense Base Act, and personal injury and windstorm/first party insurance claims.

As an attorney for the Buzbee Law Firm for five years, provided counsel to clients through case filing, pre-trial litigation, trial proceedings, and the appeal process, with a focus on the Jones Act and Maritime personal injury and death in federal and state courts.

As a law clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Senior Judge Hon. John R. Brown for two years, drafted opinions both published and non-published, attended oral arguments, prepared pre- and post-argument briefing notes, and researched relevant law.

- As the owner, attorney, and mediator of the Jaworski Law Firm for 19 years, mediated over 50,000 claims with a max value of $50 million, focusing on Maritime Law, the Defense Base Act, and personal injury and windstorm/first party insurance claims.
- As an attorney for the Buzbee Law Firm for five years, provided counsel to clients through case filing, pre-trial litigation, trial proceedings, and the appeal process, with a focus on the Jones Act and Maritime personal injury and death in federal and state courts.
- As a law clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Senior Judge Hon. John R. Brown for two years, drafted opinions both published and non-published, attended oral arguments, prepared pre- and post-argument briefing notes, and researched relevant law.

Supports "common-sense" gun safety measures, opposes gun lobby support, and believes in responsible gun ownership with strong safety standards.

Favors "common-sense" gun safety measures, opposes gun lobby support, and believes in responsible gun ownership with strong safety standards.

Supports the creation of courts that focus on rehabilitation, such as mental health and veterans courts.

- Favors "common-sense" gun safety measures, opposes gun lobby support, and believes in responsible gun ownership with strong safety standards.
- Supports the creation of courts that focus on rehabilitation, such as mental health and veterans courts.

Supports abortion access up to fetal viability.

Supports returning abortion care access to include up to fetal viability.

Supports access to affordable healthcare and protecting individuals with pre-existing conditions.

- Supports returning abortion care access to include up to fetal viability.
- Supports access to affordable healthcare and protecting individuals with pre-existing conditions.

Opposes school voucher programs, which are programs that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.

Supports protecting the right to organize.

Supports protecting immigrants' constitutional rights, treating "Dreamers," asylum seekers, and immigrant families with dignity and respect, and wants to distinguish between immigration and crime.

Promises to protect immigrants' constitutional rights while distinguishing between immigration and crime by "deploying resources to fight cartel violence" and "ensuring Dreamers, asylum seekers, and immigrant families are treated with dignity and respect."

Supports holding polluters accountable while championing clean energy initiatives.

- Opposes school voucher programs, which are programs that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.
- Supports protecting the right to organize.
- Promises to protect immigrants' constitutional rights while distinguishing between immigration and crime by "deploying resources to fight cartel violence" and "ensuring Dreamers, asylum seekers, and immigrant families are treated with dignity and respect."
- Supports holding polluters accountable while championing clean energy initiatives.

Supports policies that expand voter access, such as requiring high schools to offer voter registration.

Supports policies that expand voter access, such as requiring high schools to offer voter registration, while promising to prosecute individuals who participate in voter suppression and harassment.

- Supports policies that expand voter access, such as requiring high schools to offer voter registration, while promising to prosecute individuals who participate in voter suppression and harassment.

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Joe is from Galveston, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in spanish language and literature from Davidson College and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. Joe lives with his wife, Rebecca, and two kids in Galveston.

Joe previously ran for Texas attorney general in 2022, but did not win. He previously served as Mayor of the City of Galveston, Texas. He served one term from 2010 to 2012. He also previously served on the City Council of Galveston, representing District 3. He served three terms from 2000 to 2006.

As of January 22, 2026, Joe Jaworski’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Nathan Johnson has a bachelor 27s degree in physics from the University of Arizona and a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He lives in Dallas with his family.

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Nathan Johnson has a bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Arizona and a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He is a father of three.

Nathan is a litigator and mediator at Thompson Coburn LLP. He previously worked as an attorney and in various roles in government and nonprofit organizations. 

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Nathan is a litigator and mediator at Thompson Coburn LLP. He previously worked as an attorney and in various roles in government and nonprofit organizations. He has also composed musical scores for the anime series Dragon Ball Z.

Nathan is currently a state senator representing District 16. He was first elected in 2018 and is currently serving his second term.

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Nathan is currently a state senator in Texas representing District 16. He was first elected in 2018 and is currently serving his second term.

Represented businesses and individuals in state and federal court in commercial cases involving contract disputes, officer and director liability, bankruptcy claims, and other business tort claims, in sectors spanning energy, finance, insolvency, trade secrets, commercial real estate, technology services, and manufacturing.

- Represented businesses and individuals in state and federal court in commercial cases involving contract disputes, officer and director liability, bankruptcy claims, and other business tort claims, in sectors spanning energy, finance, insolvency, trade secrets, commercial real estate, technology services, and manufacturing.

Opposes "shock and awe" border policies, advocating for constitutional, decent, and community-friendly approaches, while balancing state sovereignty and federal enforcement.

Wants the Texas southern border to be "secure, and safe [while]... rejecting border policy and tactics that violate the U.S. Constitution."

Thinks the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is placing people's constitutional rights "under threat."

- Wants the Texas southern border to be "secure, and safe [while]... rejecting border policy and tactics that violate the U.S. Constitution."
- Thinks the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is placing people's constitutional rights "under threat."

Supports reforming the Texas health insurance marketplace to obtain private health insurance for uninsured Texans.

Supports reforming the Texas health insurance marketplace to get "private health insurance for an estimated 350,000 previously uninsured Texans."

- Supports reforming the Texas health insurance marketplace to get "private health insurance for an estimated 350,000 previously uninsured Texans."

Supports updating Texas laws to enhance consumer and business protection in areas like data privacy, money transfers, construction, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

Believes in "protecting consumers and businesses by modernizing Texas law" in areas like data privacy, money transfers, construction, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

Supports regulating businesses to prevent price gouging, consumer scams, and unfair competition.

Supports regulating businesses to prevent price gouging, consumer scams, and "unfair competition."

Said, "I will be an independent Attorney General who will investigate and prosecute officials – irrespective of political party – not for revenge or persecution, but to preserve the integrity of public service."

Believes organized labor brings "broadly shared market and social benefits."

- Believes in "protecting consumers and businesses by modernizing Texas law" in areas like data privacy, money transfers, construction, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
- Supports regulating businesses to prevent price gouging, consumer scams, and "unfair competition."
- Said, "I will be an independent Attorney General who will investigate and prosecute officials – irrespective of political party – not for revenge or persecution, but to preserve the integrity of public service."
- Believes organized labor brings "broadly shared market and social benefits."

Opposes Texas changing their congressional maps.

- Opposes Texas changing their congressional maps.

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- Believes in "protecting consumers and businesses by modernizing Texas law" in areas like data privacy, money transfers, construction, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
- Supports regulating businesses to prevent price gouging, consumer scams, and "unfair competition."
- Will be an independent Attorney General who will investigate and prosecute officials – irrespective of political party – not for revenge or persecution, but to preserve the integrity of public service."
- Believes organized labor brings "broadly shared market and social benefits."

As of January 22, 2026, Nathan Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The Attorney General is Texas’ top lawyer, representing the state in court and defending its laws and constitution.
- They provide legal advice to the governor and state agencies when asked and approve state bond issues.
- The Attorney General enforces certain laws, including child support, consumer protection, and crime victim services.
- They are elected statewide by voters and serve a four-year term with no term limits.
- As of 2025, the Attorney General’s salary is about $153,750 per year.

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