Q&A: Meet the Democratic primary candidates for Texas attorney general

What would your top priorities be if elected?

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What would you like to see the Office of the Attorney General do in collaboration with local law enforcement and local government attorneys?

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What priorities would you focus on when it comes to the OAG’s goal of promoting transparency and public access to government?

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How would you decide which litigation to pursue on behalf of the state?

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What do you see as the greatest challenge for Texas in the next five years?

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What would your top priorities be if elected?

Affordability: Use laws and the power of government to help young adult Texans afford the American Dream. Encourage voting: Register to vote every high school senior. Prosecute the corrupt: Investigate, expose and prosecute corruption in government, limit politicians’ campaign contributions, and establish term limits for all elected officials.

What would you like to see the Office of the Attorney General do in collaboration with local law enforcement and local government attorneys?

I’d respect local officials’ duties, and let them lead. Also, I’d partner with local District Attorneys to prosecute corruption in state political office. Additionally, I’d join county attorneys to sue polluters. Finally, I’d work with School Boards to end vouchers and force the legislature to suitably provide for public education.

What priorities would you focus on when it comes to the OAG’s goal of promoting transparency and public access to government?

As former mayor of Galveston who championed transparent, open government, and as a skilled attorney in Open Records/Open Meetings Act matters, I would lead the OAG to demand open and transparent government at all levels. I will not help state or local government hide their records.

What would your top priorities be if elected?

Rebuild the Attorney General’s Office with top talent; consumer protection against predatory practices like fraud and AI scams; enforce anti-monopoly laws to counter and market consolidation; making government work by defending rights, enforcing laws, partnering with district attorneys to improve public safety.

What would you like to see the Office of the Attorney General do in collaboration with local law enforcement and local government attorneys?

Foster cooperation, provide resources and expertise, and advise on developments in the law. I’ll partner with communities, local governments, law enforcement, DA’s and civil rights groups to ensure that we improve public safety and the justice system.

What priorities would you focus on when it comes to the OAG’s goal of promoting transparency and public access to government?

I will apply the law consistently and without bias, articulate clearer standards for how cases are evaluated, and work within the bounds of the law to ensure public access to public information. As a state senator, I have filed several bills (and passed one of them) aimed at making government ...