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.

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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."

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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."

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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."

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Opposes Texas changing their congressional maps.

- Opposes Texas changing their congressional maps.

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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 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."

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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.