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U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, announced Thursday that he is running to become the next Texas Attorney General.&nbsp;

Roy, who represents Texas' 21st Congressional District in the U.S. House, made the announcement in a campaign video shared to X that centered on preserving Texas' legacy of "liberty, freedom and self-determination."&nbsp;

"Texas has a long and proud tradition of rising to defend our homes, our freedom, and our communities," he wrote in an accompanying message. "I’m running for Attorney General to carry on that legacy … unafraid to fight, unafraid to win, and unafraid to defend Texas at every turn. #LiveFree"

<i>This is a developing story. Check back for updates.</i>

<div class="author-bio"><p>Danielle Wallace is a breaking news and politics reporter at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on X: <a href="https://x.com/danimwallace" target="_blank">@danimwallace</a>.&nbsp;</p></div>

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, is running to become the Lone Star state's next top prosecutor, announcing a campaign for Texas' attorney general on Thursday.{ai:summary}<p>Rep. Chip Roy announced a bid for Texas attorney general.</p><p>In a campaign video on X, he said the bid would defend Texas’ legacy of liberty and self-determination and protect homes and communities.

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Texas Rep Chip Roy announces run for state attorney general to replace Ken Paxton

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