Here are the Republican primary runoff candidates for Texas attorney general
Republicans Chip Roy and Mayes Middleton are in a runoff for Texas attorney general. The winner in the May 26 election will appear on the November ballot along with the Democratic nominee.
Here are the Republican candidates’ responses to a Star-Telegram questionnaire. They are listed in the order you’ll see them on the ballot.
Chip Roy
Age (as of March 3: 53
Campaign website: www.chiproy.com
Best way for voters to reach you: www.chiproy.com
Occupation: Attorney, U.S. Representative - Texas’s 21st District
Education: BS MS University of Virginia JD University of Texas at Austin
Have you run for elected office before?
4 Terms in Congress, TX21 2019-Today
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism in Texas:
AG Clerk and Campaign Staff during Law School, Senate Judiciary Lawyer, Federal Prosecutor, Senior Advisor to Texas Governor, Chief of Staff to Sen Ted Cruz, First Assistant Attorney General, US Congress TX21
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? n/a
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? n/a
Who are your top three campaign contributors?
Public Information
Why are you seeking this office?
I believe Texas is at an inflection point and I have the unique skillset and legal experience to lead the state forward in this critical moment. I am seeking this office to ensure that the rule of law - not politics or pressure - governs how justice is administered in Texas. My career has been defined by standing up to federal overreach, defending constitutional limits and holding government and elected officials accountable. I will bring that same ethos to OAG.
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be?
1. Defending the Rule of Law and Texas Sovereignty (This Includes Border Security)
2. Taking on Leftist Dark Money networks and Lawless District Attorney and Judges
3. Government Accountability and Transparency (This includes fraud/waste/abuse investigations)
How will you measure your success as attorney general?
Success will be measured by the public safety and security of Texans, and our success in the courtroom defending our laws and way of life - all the way to the Supreme Court
Why should voters choose you over your opponents?
I’m the only candidate in this race with the combined executive legal and courtroom experience, time in public office, and unassailable conservative record. I’ve also won big general races against Wendy Davis and others who spent millions trying to flip Central Texas. We knocked 400,000 doors and won decisively.
What are Texans looking for and wanting most in their attorney general?
Texans want an Attorney General who will fight for them no matter the cost and has the character, work ethic, and experience to be successful on their behalf.
What’s the biggest challenge the next attorney general will face in Texas, and how would you address it if elected?
The incoming AG will have two years to look ahead and work with the current administration to aggressively defend Texas from any future Democrat Administration that will re-open our borders to invasion and ignore federal law.
What steps would you take to promote public transparency in the Office of the Attorney General?
I will ensure full compliance and work on timely responses on behalf of Texans.
Please outline your legal experience. How will that experience inform your tenure as attorney general if elected?
My first job in Law School was clerking in the AG’s office in the Prosecutor’s Assistance division. I served as Senior Counsel on the Judiciary Committee, Asst. US Attorney (Federal Prosecutor), and Senior Counsel to Governor Perry. I served as Ken Paxton’s FIRST First Assistant Attorney General, overseeing the office and its 4000+ employees. I’m the only candidate with the combined experience in the courtroom and in the OAG’s office at the highest level and know how to build a winning team to deliver for Texas.
What changes, if any, should be made in the way the Office of the Attorney General handles child support payments and enforcing child support laws?
Tech Upgrades will be necessary
In 2025, Texas Lawmakers passed Senate Bill 12, allowing the attorney general to independently prosecute election fraud. Do you support that measure, and how would you approach election-related litigation as attorney general?
Yes. Laws protecting election integrity are meaningless if they are not enforced. I will enforce the laws as written, without hesitation. I will pursue civil and criminal remedies to the full extent of the law. Texans deserve confidence that every lawful vote is counted, and that violations of the law carry real consequences.
The Office of the Texas Attorney General is regularly tasked with deciding whether or not records should be released through open records requests. Please describe how you’d handle open records requests as attorney general.
I will work to handle requests promptly and transparently, with a strong presumption in favor of disclosure when legally permissible.
Mayes Middleton
Did not respond.
This story was originally published May 14, 2026 at 3:58 PM with the headline "Here are the Republican primary runoff candidates for Texas attorney general."