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

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

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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."

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Chip Roy is originally from Bethesda, Maryland. He earned a bachelor’s degree in government from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. Chip lives with his wife, Caroline, and their two children in Dripping Springs, Texas.

Chip is an attorney. He previously worked as a federal prosecutor in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as a city prosecutor in Plano and Sherman, and as the First Assistant Attorney General at the Texas Attorney General’s office.

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Before taking elected office, Chip worked as a federal prosecutor, first assistant attorney general of Texas, chief of staff to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, legal counsel to U.S. Senator John Cornyn, and director of state-federal relations for Governor Rick Perry.

Chip currently serves as the U.S. Representative for Texas District 21. He was first elected in 2018 and is in his 4th term.

As a federal prosecutor, brought charges against criminals, drug traffickers, and undocumented immigrants. 

- As a federal prosecutor, brought charges against criminals, drug traffickers, and undocumented immigrants. 

For Candidate Chip Roy on Issue public-safety:  
Strongly defends the Second Amendment and opposes red flag laws, advocating for Texans' rights to protect themselves and their property.

Supports strong institutional backing of law enforcement and opposes efforts to defund the police. 

Believes the government's first obligation is to secure liberties and protect citizens, opposing efforts to defund the police and criticizing lenient treatment of criminals by prosecutors and judges.

Criticizes judges and prosecutors who reduce bail or sentencing.

Opposes policies that restrict gun access, including red flag laws that let courts temporarily remove firearms from individuals considered a danger to themselves or others.

Promises to defend against the "advance of sharia law."

- Supports strong institutional backing of law enforcement and opposes efforts to defund the police. 
- Criticizes judges and prosecutors who reduce bail or sentencing.
- Opposes policies that restrict gun access, including red flag laws that let courts temporarily remove firearms from individuals considered a danger to themselves or others.
- Promises to defend against the "advance of sharia law."

Opposes government mandates that require individuals to receive medical treatments without their consent.

Supports healthcare freedom for Texans, emphasizing access to care, increased competition, innovative solutions, and lowering healthcare costs.

Says he will stand with patients and providers, emphasizing access to care, increased competition, innovative solutions, and lowering healthcare costs.

Criticizes the healthcare system for being overly complicated and influenced by politicians and the healthcare lobby, leading to increased government spending and higher prices.

Opposes educating kids on race, racism, and gender identity.

- Opposes government vaccine mandates.
- Says he will stand with patients and providers, emphasizing access to care, increased competition, innovative solutions, and lowering healthcare costs.
- Criticizes the healthcare system for being overly complicated and influenced by politicians and the healthcare lobby, leading to increased government spending and higher prices.
- Opposes educating kids on race, racism, and gender identity.
- Opposes abortion access.

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Plans to block the Chinese Communist Party from buying American land.

Supports prioritizing the Attorney General’s efforts on scams targeting veterans and seniors, as well as Medicaid fraud.

Plans to ban congressional stock trading.

Supports blocking organizations tied to foreign governments from buying land in the U.S.

- Supports prioritizing the Attorney General’s efforts on scams targeting veterans and seniors, as well as Medicaid fraud.
- Supports blocking organizations tied to foreign governments from buying land in the U.S.

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Supports election integrity by ensuring that only American citizens can vote in federal elections and emphasizes the need for trust in the electoral process.

Emphasizes that only American citizens should vote in federal elections.

Opposed efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Opposes member's of congress trading stocks.

- Emphasizes that only American citizens should vote in federal elections.
- Opposed efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
- Opposes member's of congress trading stocks.

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Chip Roy

Chip currently works as a U.S. Representative. He previously worked as a federal prosecutor, First Assistant Attorney General of Texas, chief of staff to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, legal counsel to U.S. Senator John Cornyn, and director of state-federal relations for Governor Rick Perry.

- Emphasizes prosecutorial experience as preparation for serving as attorney general

- Supports strong institutional backing of law enforcement and increased incarceration
- Criticizes judges and prosecutors who reduce bail or sentencing and supports intervention by the attorney general
- Frames public safety as a core responsibility of the attorney general’s office
- Links public safety to border security and organized crime

- Opposes government vaccine mandates
- Supports healthcare freedom for Texans, emphasizing access to care, increased competition, innovative solutions, and lowering healthcare costs.
- Criticizes the healthcare system for being overly complicated and influenced by politicians and the healthcare lobby, leading to increased government spending and higher prices.

- Supports prosecuting fraud and scams
- Supports using the attorney general’s legal authority to challenge corporate influence tied to foreign governments
- Frames the attorney general’s role as defending Texans from powerful corporate interests

- Supports election integrity by ensuring that only American citizens can vote in federal elections and emphasizes the need for trust in the electoral process.
- Supports enforcement of election laws
- Opposed overturning the 2020 election

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

Joan Huffman is originally from Houston. She earned a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University and a law degree from South Texas School of Law.

Joan is a State Senator. She works at the Texas Senate, where she has been for many years.

Joan previously worked as a prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office.

Joan currently serves as a Texas state senator for District 17. She was first elected in 2008 and is serving her fifth term. She previously served as a judge for the 183rd Criminal District Court for two terms. 

As a Harris County prosecutor, oversaw criminal prosecutions and worked with law enforcement to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations.

As a criminal district court judge, presided over serious criminal cases by hearing testimony, reviewing evidence, and issuing verdicts.

- As a Harris County prosecutor, oversaw criminal prosecutions and worked with law enforcement to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations.
- As a criminal district court judge, presided over serious criminal cases by hearing testimony, reviewing evidence, and issuing verdicts.

For Candidate Joan Huffman on Issue public-safety:  
Opposes gun control and defends Second Amendment rights.

For Candidate Joan Huffman on Issue public-safety:  
Supports law enforcement and public safety, advocating for increased penalties for violent crimes, targeting drug trafficking, and funding border security.

Supports law enforcement and public safety, advocating for increased penalties for violent crimes, targeting drug trafficking, and funding border security.

- Opposes gun control.
- Supports law enforcement and public safety, advocating for increased penalties for violent crimes, targeting drug trafficking, and funding border security.

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

Supports the first voter ID bill that stood up in court and has been involved in advancing Second Amendment legislation.

Supports requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls.

Supports "citizens' rights to access public records."

- Supports requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls.
- Supports "citizens' rights to access public records."

Joan Huffman

Joan is originally from Houston. She earned a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University and a law degree from South Texas School of Law.

Joan currently serves as a Texas State Senator for District 17. She was first elected in 2008 and is serving her fifth term. She previously served as a judge for the 183rd Criminal District Court for two terms. 

- As a Harris County prosecutor, oversaw criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations.
- As a criminal district court judge, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain criminal cases.

- Opposes gun control.
- Supports law enforcement and public safety, advocating for increased penalties for violent crimes, targeting drug trafficking, and funding border security.
- Supports law enforcement.

- Plans to safeguard elections from fraud.

- Supports the voters showing identification at the polls.

Mayes Middleton is from Texas. He has a law degree from the University of Texas Law School. Mayes and his wife, Macy, have four children.

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Mayes Middleton is originally from Wallisville, Texas. He earned a bachelor’s degree and a law degree from University of Texas at Austin He currently lives in Galveston with his wife, Macy, and their four children.

Mayes is the president of Middleton Oil Co. He previously served as a Texas state representative from 2018 to 2022. He has been licensed to practice law since 2008.

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Mayes currently works as the president and CEO of Middleton Oil Company, an independent oil and gas company. He previously worked as an attorney and as a business executive overseeing ranching, cattle, and farming operations.

Mayes is currently a Texas state senator. He was elected in 2023 and previously served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023.

Mayes currently serves as a Texas state senator for District 11. He was first elected to the Texas Senate in 2022 and is in his first term. Mayes previously served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives, where he served two terms from 2019 to 2023.

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Emphasizes formal legal education and experience as preparation for serving as Texas Attorney General.

Frames the Attorney General role as a legal and enforcement-focused position.

- Emphasizes formal legal education and experience as preparation for serving as Texas Attorney General.
- Frames the Attorney General role as a legal and enforcement-focused position.

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For Candidate Mayes Middleton on Issue public-safety: Co-authored a Constitutional Carry bill.

Supports expansive Second Amendment protections.

For Candidate Mayes Middleton on Issue public-safety:  
Supports the arrest and deportation of dangerous, violent criminals who have entered the country illegally.

Supports aggressive enforcement of state laws and intervention when prosecutors decline to enforce them.

For Candidate Mayes Middleton on Issue public-safety:  
Supports zero-tolerance policies for violent crime and stronger bonds for dangerous offenders to keep criminals off the streets.

Supports zero-tolerance policies for violent crime and stronger bonds for dangerous offenders to keep criminals off the streets.

For Candidate Mayes Middleton on Issue public-safety:  
Plans to lead efforts to rein in District Attorneys who do not enforce the law, which he believes jeopardizes public safety.

Plans to lead efforts to rein in District Attorneys who do not enforce the law, which he believes jeopardizes public safety.

Supports efforts to completely eradicate human trafficking.

- Supports expansive Second Amendment protections.
- Supports aggressive enforcement of state laws and intervention when prosecutors decline to enforce them.
- Supports zero-tolerance policies for violent crime and stronger bonds for dangerous offenders to keep criminals off the streets.
- Plans to lead efforts to rein in District Attorneys who do not enforce the law, which he believes jeopardizes public safety.
- Supports efforts to completely eradicate human trafficking.

For Candidate Mayes Middleton on Issue public-health:  
Supports upholding pro-life laws to protect the unborn.

Supports upholding pro-life laws to protect the unborn.

Supports allowing pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.

- Supports upholding pro-life laws to protect the unborn.
- Opposes COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
- Supports allowing pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.

Plans to sue corporations for deceptive trade practices to protect consumers.

Supports enforcement actions against deceptive business practices

Supports creating more protections from scams and fraud

Supports increased government transparency to protect consumers and taxpayers.

- Supports enforcement actions against deceptive business practices
- Supports creating more protections from scams and fraud
- Supports increased government transparency to protect consumers and taxpayers.

Supports ensuring that only legally qualified U.S. citizens can vote.

Believes election integrity requires aggressive enforcement by the Attorney General.

Supports Attorney General authority to prosecute election-related crimes.

Supports greater voter identification enforcement and laws.

- Believes election integrity requires aggressive enforcement by the Attorney General.
- Supports Attorney General authority to prosecute election-related crimes.
- Supports greater voter identification enforcement and laws.

Mayes Middleton

Mayes currently works as the President and CEO of Middleton Oil Company, an independent oil and gas company. He previously worked as an attorney and as a business executive overseeing ranching, cattle, and farming operations.

Mayes currently serves as a Texas State Senator for District 11. He was first elected to the Texas Senate in 2022 and is in his first term. Mayes previously served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives, where he served two terms from 2019 to 2023.

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

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Fought to stop the quick low bond release of dangerous criminals.

- 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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