Aaron is from San Antonio, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and their four children. He attends a church in Austin.

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Aaron is from San Antonio, Texas. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and their four children. 

Aaron previously served as Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz; as Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy in the Texas Attorney General’s Office; as a law clerk for Texas Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Blacklock; as an attorney at a Houston law firm; and as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.

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Aaron previously ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas's District 47 in 2020 but did not win. 

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As deputy attorney general for Ken Paxton, led lawsuits against the Biden Administration, suing them 46 times, and challenged the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Served as assistant attorney general for legal strategy for three months under the Trump Administration, leading legal initiatives related to immigration, energy, and elections.

As a law clerk for Texas Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Blacklock, researched and wrote legal opinions.

- As deputy attorney general for Ken Paxton, led lawsuits against the Biden Administration, suing them 46 times, and challenged the results of the 2020 presidential election.
- Served as assistant attorney general for legal strategy for three months under the Trump Administration, leading legal initiatives related to immigration, energy, and elections.
- As a law clerk for Texas Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Blacklock, researched and wrote legal opinions.

Legal Experience

Supports "mass deportation operations" and plans to "shut down fentanyl trafficking"

Said, "I’ll fight to ensure that a portion of [settlement money] goes to the families of alien crime victims and Texans who have had their property damaged by illegals."

Promises to ensure criminals who assault police officers receive the "toughest punishment possible."

Opposes leniency in criminal justice, advocating for accountability among "Soros-backed District Attorneys and soft-on-crime judges."

Opposes leniency in criminal justice, advocating for accountability among "soft-on-crime judges."

Opposes the construction of the East Plano Islamic Center.

Opposes the construction of the East Plano Islamic Center, saying it's a "hotbed of so-called Sharia Law."

Opposes policies that limit access to guns, including attempts to "ban certain firearms, limit magazine capacity, get rid of silencers and stabilizing braces, implement red flag laws, and expand the number of gun-free zones."

Opposes legal immigration of individuals who are "[not] assimilated" to the local culture.

- Supports "mass deportation operations" and plans to "shut down fentanyl trafficking"
- Said, "I’ll fight to ensure that a portion of [settlement money] goes to the families of alien crime victims and Texans who have had their property damaged by illegals."
- Promises to ensure criminals who assault police officers receive the "toughest punishment possible."
- Opposes leniency in criminal justice, advocating for accountability among "soft-on-crime judges."
- Opposes the construction of the East Plano Islamic Center, saying it's a "hotbed of so-called Sharia Law."
- Opposes policies that limit access to guns, including attempts to "ban certain firearms, limit magazine capacity, get rid of silencers and stabilizing braces, implement red flag laws, and expand the number of gun-free zones."
- Opposes legal immigration of individuals who are "[not] assimilated" to the local culture.

Public Safety

Supports legislation that would prevent large food companies from selling food with "harmful ingredients."

Supports holding "Big Pharma" accountable.

- Opposes abortion access.
- Supports legislation that would prevent large food companies from selling food with "harmful ingredients."
- Supports holding "Big Pharma" accountable.

Public Health

Supports taking legal action against large corporations, including insurance companies, financial institutions, and utility companies, that harm consumers.

Opposes price rigging, privacy violations, antitrust violations, and false advertising.

- Supports taking legal action against large corporations, including insurance companies, financial institutions, and utility companies, that harm consumers.
- Opposes price rigging, privacy violations, antitrust violations, and false advertising.

Consumer Protection

Said, "As Attorney General, I’ll work to ensure Texas has the most secure elections in America, from our small towns to our big cities. There will be no safe harbor for those who violate one of the most sacred rights we have as citizens of the United States."

Said, "As Attorney General, I’ll work to ensure Texas has the most secure elections in America, from our small towns to our big cities."

- Said, "As Attorney General, I’ll work to ensure Texas has the most secure elections in America, from our small towns to our big cities."

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Said, "I’ll also utilize all legal mechanisms to ensure taxpayer dollars, at both federal and state levels, are not going to aliens."

- Opposes abortion access.
- Supports holding "Big Pharma" accountable.

As of January 22, 2026, Aaron Reitz’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.