Representative authority profile
Ken Paxton
Attorney General · Republican
Biography
Ken Paxton is the attorney general of Texas. Before winning statewide office, he represented Collin County-area districts in both chambers of the Texas Legislature.
Career
- Attorney general of Texas since January 2015.
- Texas senator for District 8 from 2013 through 2015.
- Texas representative for District 70 from 2003 through 2013.
- Previously practiced law and worked in business.
Education
- Bachelor's degree and Master of Business Administration from Baylor University.
- Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law.
Committee assignments and governing role
- Executive office; the attorney general does not receive legislative committee assignments.
Election history
- 2014First elected attorney general of Texas.
- 2018Reelected to a second term.
- 2022Reelected to a third term.
Office and district
- Office
- Attorney General
- District
- Statewide
- Party
- Republican
- Capitol phone
- (512) 463-2100
- Profile identifier
- ken-paxton
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign finance
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Primary sources
Authority review completed July 30, 2026.