Texas Republican Congressman Chip Roy has officially announced his candidacy for Texas attorney general in the 2026 election. Roy, who will not seek reelection to the House after three terms, is entering a crowded Republican primary to replace incumbent Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is running for the U.S. Senate seat held by Senator John Cornyn. Roy has a history as a conservative antagonist in Washington and was previously chief of staff to Senator Ted Cruz, who has now endorsed Roy's bid for attorney general. Paxton, meanwhile, has endorsed Aaron Reitz, another former chief of staff to Cruz, as his preferred successor. The race has drawn attention due to Roy’s contentious relationship with House Republican leadership and his past support for the impeachment of former President Donald Trump, as well as criticism from some conservatives who question his alignment with the MAGA movement. Roy has expressed his intention to fight for Texas in this new role, while the primary field remains competitive with multiple Republican candidates vying for the position.