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Ken Paxton is an American lawyer and Republican politician who has served as the 51st attorney general of Texas since taking office in January 2015. Before becoming attorney general, he served in the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate. As the state's chief legal officer, his office represents Texas in court, defends state laws, advises state agencies, and enforces laws covering areas such as consumer protection and child support. [Texas Attorney General](https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/about-office?id=883).
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Who is Ken Paxton?
Ken Paxton is an American lawyer and Republican politician. He has served as the 51st attorney general of Texas since taking office in January 2015.
What offices did Ken Paxton hold before becoming Texas attorney general?
Before becoming attorney general, Paxton served in the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate. Those legislative roles preceded his statewide office.
What does the Texas attorney general do?
The Texas attorney general serves as the state's chief legal officer. The office represents Texas in legal matters and provides legal services to state government.
When did Ken Paxton become Texas attorney general?
He took office in January 2015. He is identified as the 51st attorney general of Texas.
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