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Aaron Reitz, former attorney general candidate, appointed U.S. attorney in Texas’ southern district
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Texas Tribune, Eleanor Klibanoff , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The appointee's background includes working under Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and a stint in the Trump Justice Department. A new US attorney has been chosen for the Southern District of Texas.
A new US attorney has been chosen for the Southern District of Texas. This region includes Houston and parts of the US-Mexico border. The appointee's background includes working under Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and a stint in the Trump Justice Department.
The individual also has a history of running for public office, having participated in a recent primary. Details about the appointment and the new US attorney's responsibilities are available from local news sources.
As US attorney, the newly appointed individual will oversee federal cases in the region, but specific plans and priorities are not detailed in initial reports. Further information can be found through local news outlets.
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Category: local Published: July 9, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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