Perry Dewhurst Cruz Gov.-Elect Abbott and Lt. Gov.-Elect Dan Patrick attend
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas I cant help but proclaim one inalienable fact: There has never been a better time to be a Texan" said Attorney General Ken Paxton Monday as he took the oath of office becoming Texass 51st Attorney General. Gov. Rick Perry Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Gov.-Elect Greg Abbott Senator and Lt. Gov.-Elect Dan Patrick and Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett took part in the ceremony.
We must be vigilant and stand our ground guarding against the complacency that could erode everything that weve worked so hard to build" Attorney General Paxton said.
I am enthusiastic and humbled to be Attorney General of this great state" said Paxton.
Taking the oath of office in the Texas Senate Chamber in front of hundreds of Texans and surrounded by his family General Paxton underscored that serving in the Office of the Attorney General is a sacred calling.
He emphasized the strength of Texas communities built upon faith family and the basic conservative common-sense principles Texans have always valued. He also noted that Texas enjoys a time of prosperity other states only dream of.
We will remain steadfast in our dedication to principles and values that have made Texas great" said Paxton.
In closing General Paxton reminded everyone We stand on the side of right and we will never stop fighting to protect this state and the people who proudly call it home."
