Cruz backs Roy for Texas Attorney General: 'No one superior'

Texas Representative Chip Roy Announces Candidacy for Attorney General

In a significant development for Texas politics, Republican Congressman Chip Roy has announced his candidacy for the state's Attorney General position. Roy, who has been representing Texas' 21st Congressional District in the U.S. House since 2019, made the announcement on a campaign video shared on various platforms.

Roy's decision to run for Texas attorney general was influenced by his experience watching Texans unite in response to the devastating Hill Country floods. He believes that Texas is under assault from open-border politicians, radical leftists, and faceless foreign corporations that threaten the state's sovereignty, safety, and way of life. As attorney general, Roy aims to fight every single day for the state's God-given rights, for families, and for the future of Texas.

Roy, a long-time ally of Sen. Ted Cruz, has served as Sen. Cruz's first chief of staff. Cruz endorsed Roy for the Attorney General position, praising his courage, integrity, and conviction. The senator believes Roy has the qualities required to defend Texas effectively.

Roy's extensive experience in public service, which includes a stint as a federal prosecutor and as First Assistant Attorney General, will undoubtedly be an asset in his bid for the Attorney General position. He stated that he wants to come home and fight for Texas from Texas, leveraging his experience in Congress to uphold the state's legacy of "liberty, freedom, and self-determination."

Roy is particularly proud of his work to deliver on President Trump's agenda and fight to drain the swamp while in the U.S. House. He believes that representatives should not be permanent, and as such, he has chosen to step down from his role in the U.S. House to focus on his campaign for Texas Attorney General.

As of now, the search results do not provide information on the other Republican candidates running for the Texas Attorney General position or when the competition began. However, with Roy's entry into the race, the contest is expected to heat up, with candidates vying to present their vision for the future of the state's legal system.

Ken Paxton, the current Texas attorney general, has decided not to run for re-election in 2026. Instead, he is running for the U.S. Senate against Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. With Paxton's departure, the race for Texas Attorney General promises to be a closely watched and fiercely contested one.

Roy's candidacy for Texas attorney general was announced on 'The Will Cain Show.' As the race progresses, voters can expect to hear more from Roy about his plans to protect Texas, defend conservative values, and uphold the state's legacy of freedom and self-determination.