Tony Box

Tony Box served in the U.S. Army. He earned the Airborne paratrooper designation and served as a Judge Advocate General officer while being deployed to Iraq. Box earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Morehouse College, a master's degree in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and a law degree from Washington University in St. Louis. His career experience includes working as an investigator with the Congressional Commission on Wartime Contracting, for the Department of Defense, as a special agent and member of the SWAT team with the FBI, as an assistant U.S. Attorney, and in private practice.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have lived a life focused on serving others and keeping people safe. I am running to restore honor, transparency, and accountability to the Attorney General’s office.

I am a former Army officer who served as a tank commander and a military lawyer (JAG) in

Iraq. I have also served as an FBI Special Agent, investigating everything from drug trafficking to major

fraud, and as a federal prosecutor.

And, as a litigator, I have represented clients in a wider range of complex

civil litigation matters, which is a significant part of the Attorney General's

responsibilities. This directly relevant leadership and professional

experience will allow me to serve as the Texas Attorney General with

credibility and effectiveness.

Throughout my career, I have investigated complex crimes, taken on

powerful interests, and held people

accountable using the law, not politics. I am committed to ensuring the

Attorney General Office's remains non-political and focused only on

following to the constitution and serving the people of Texas.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I will rebuild trust, professionalism, and accountability inside the office. As

I hire dedicated public

servants, I will restore ethical leadership, transparency, and

professionalism so Texans can trust that the

Attorney General’s office operates independently, follows the law, and

serves all Texans with fairness

and integrity.

Other priorities will include ending the political misuse of the Attorney

General’s office. That means

halting investigations targeting vulnerable Texans and their families, and

refocusing the office on lawful

enforcement, public safety, and consumer protection.I will champion policies that expand early voting and protect mail voting so

eligible Texans have

safer and more convenient options to cast a ballot. I will also support

policies that strengthen language

assistance, disability access, and voter education so voters are not turned

away because of barriers they

cannot control.

As Attorney General, I will defend these policies in court and oppose efforts

that make voting harder

without improving election security.

There has been no evidence that elections in Texas are not generally safe

and secure. To ensure that

elections in Texas remain safe and secure, I will vigorously oppose federal

efforts to interfere in our elections.While Texas Attorneys General have historically exercised some antitrust

authority in state and federal courts, enforcement efforts have fallen short of

a sufficiently aggressive approach in several key areas.

In particular, the Attorney General has not meaningfully scrutinized large

technology and digital platform companies for anti competitive conduct,

misuse of consumer or competitor data, or control over digital marketplaces

in ways that disadvantage smaller competitors and stifle innovation.

As Attorney General of Texas, I intend to use the full powers entrusted to

this office to protect consumers who are being harmed by large

corporations and leave no stone unturned in doing so.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about making sure the law is enforced fairly so the

economy works for everyday

Texans, not just those with power or wealth. One of the most effective ways

to reduce inequality is to

hold corporations and bad actors accountable for exploiting consumers and

workers.

I will use the authority of the Attorney General’s office to crack down on

price gouging, wage theft,

predatory lending, junk fees, and illegal market manipulation. These

practices drive up the cost of living

and push working families deeper into poverty.

I will also defend workers and local communities when their rights are

threatened, including efforts to

weaken labor protections or block local standards that keep people safe.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

VoteVets, Hold the Line PAC, San Antonio Express-News, and the Austin

American-Statesman.

Campaign websiteBox's campaign website stated the following:Why I'm RunningIt’s time Texans had an Attorney General who works for them.I’m running for Attorney General because Texans deserve a leader who will stand up for them—not corrupt politicians who abuse this office for personal gain. From serving in the Army and the FBI to putting criminals behind bars as a prosecutor, I’ve dedicated my life to protecting people and holding the powerful accountable. It’s time Texans had an Attorney General who works for them.— Tony Box's campaign website (January 13, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.