Four leading candidates for Texas attorney general will appear together in Dallas this week for a public forum focused on major legal and policy issues facing the state.
The Texas Attorney General Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Angelika Film Center. The event is hosted by American Jewish Conservatives and moderated by RNC Committeewoman Debbie Georgatos, host of America, Can We Talk?
The Dallas Express is a sponsoring partner of the event.
Organizers say the forum will examine topics including border security, federal-state conflicts, election integrity, public safety, and the attorney general’s role in defending constitutional rights.
The Candidates
Aaron Reitz
Reitz is a Marine Corps veteran, former Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy, and former chief of staff to Sen. Ted Cruz. He later led the DOJ’s Office of Legal Policy under Attorney General Pam Bondi during the Trump administration. Reitz previously coordinated Texas’ legal challenges against the Biden administration on issues ranging from immigration to regulatory authority.
Sen. Joan Huffman
Huffman is a former Harris County prosecutor, criminal district court judge, and longtime Texas state senator. She authored the state’s “Back the Blue Law,” championed bail reform legislation aimed at reducing repeat violent crime, and as Senate Finance Committee chair, helped oversee funding for Operation Lone Star. Her campaign has secured endorsements from major law enforcement groups across Texas.
Sen. Mayes Middleton
Middleton is an attorney, rancher, and oil and gas business owner. In the Legislature, he has been ranked among the most conservative members and has focused on border security, election policy, taxpayer protections, and restrictions on CRT and DEI initiatives. He previously chaired the Texas House Freedom Caucus.
Rep. Chip Roy
Roy is serving his fourth term in Congress representing Texas’ 21st District. He previously served as First Assistant Attorney General of Texas, a federal prosecutor, chief of staff to Sen. Ted Cruz, senior advisor to Gov. Rick Perry, and staff director on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. In Congress, Roy serves on the Judiciary, Rules, and Budget Committees and is policy chair of the House Freedom Caucus.
Event Details and Registration
The forum is open to the public, though organizers say seating is now very limited.
Registration is available through American Jewish Conservatives.
Platinum-level sponsorship is provided by Don Huffines for Texas Comptroller.
Additional sponsorship is provided by The Dallas Express.
The Texas attorney general contest is expected to be one of the most closely watched statewide races in 2026, with significant implications for Texas’ legal posture on border enforcement, federal challenges, and statewide public safety initiatives.