Dallas Attorney Tony Box Joins Democratic Race for Texas Attorney General

Tony Box, a Dallas attorney, Army veteran, former FBI agent, and federal prosecutor, has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Texas attorney general, aiming to replace incumbent Ken Paxton who is running for U.S. Senate. Box is the third Democrat to enter the race, joining former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski and state Sen. Nathan Johnson, with the primary set for March 3. He emphasizes his extensive public service and law enforcement experience, criticizing Paxton's tenure as marked by corruption and political chaos. Box's motivation for public service stems from a near-fatal shooting incident as a teenager, which inspired his dedication to fighting corruption and standing up for Texans. In his campaign, Box promises to restore integrity to the attorney general's office by reviewing ongoing lawsuits and eliminating frivolous actions. His background includes military deployment to Iraq, a decade with the FBI including 9/11 response, and prosecuting major crimes as a federal prosecutor.