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The Office of the Attorney General champions liberty and justice for Texas.

The principles of individual liberty, limited government, economic freedom, and personal responsibility guide the work of the Office of Attorney General.

The Office of Attorney General is committed to performing its duties with excellence, serving Texas with humility and integrity, and exploring innovative solutions in accomplishing the work of the agency.

The Texas Attorney General is the State of Texas’s chief legal officer. As provided by the Texas Constitution and statutes, the main responsibilities of the Office of Attorney General are:

• Defending the State of Texas and its duly enacted laws by providing legal representation to the State, its officials and agencies, rendering legal opinions, reviewing bonds of public security, and ensuring compliance with the Texas Public Information Act.
• Serving the children of Texas through the enforcement of the state’s child support laws and the collection of child support on behalf of Texas families.
• Securing justice for Texans by investigating and prosecuting criminal activities, including crimes of human trafficking, internet crimes against children, election fraud, assisting local law enforcement in prosecutions and appeals, investigating Medicaid fraud, apprehending fugitives, and providing support to victims of violent crime and administering victim assistance programs.
• Protecting Texans from fraud, waste and abuse by enforcing consumer protection and antitrust laws, educating consumers on fraudulent scams, and seeking recovery from Medicaid fraudsters in civil action.
• Safeguarding the freedoms of Texans as guaranteed by the United States and Texas constitutions.