From The Hill: Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) is eyeing a bid for Texas attorney general, two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill, as the GOP lawmaker considers jumping from Washington back to the Lone Star State.
Roy — who has served in the House since 2019 — has spoken about potentially running for the post, one of the sources said, which is open after current Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) decided to launch a Senate primary bid against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
Reached for comment, Roy told The Hill: “I’m always considering where I can best serve the people I represent to ensure we preserve and protect a free, secure, and prosperous Texas for generations to come.”
A number of Republicans are already running for Texas attorney general, including state Sens. Mayes Middleton and Joan Huffman, as well as Aaron Reitz, who previously worked in the Trump administration and for Paxton.
Paxton won the Texas attorney general position in 2014, and has held the role ever since.
Now speculation is swirling that Roy may give up his spot in Congress to run for the seat being vacated by Paxton.
SCOOP: Rep. CHIP ROY is eyeing a bid for Texas AG, sources tell me @thehill
ROY tells me: “I’m always considering where I can best serve the people I represent to ensure we preserve and protect a free, secure, and prosperous Texas for generations to come”https://t.co/VVMIwvCPoz
— Mychael Schnell (@mychaelschnell) August 8, 2025
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