Huffman The Texas Government Code designates the attorney general as the state’s chief legal officer, responsible for representing Texas in matters of statewide interest. As attorney general, my approach would emphasize and prioritize in-house representation whenever feasible to control costs and promote efficiency. Reitz The attorney general does not exist to be a defense lawyer for rogue bureaucrats. The AG’s chief duties are to the U.S. Constitution, the Texas Constitution, and Texas law. Do you agree Texas’ attorney general should make suing big business a top priority?