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Texas AG Race: Middleton's Legislative Record Sparks Debate Over Courtroom Experience and Constitutional Rights

Key Takeaways

  • Mayes Middleton is a candidate for Texas Attorney General.
  • His opponents question his lack of direct courtroom experience for the state's chief legal advocate role.
  • Middleton sponsored Senate Bill 7, which mandates birth-certificate-matched single-sex usage for multi-use public bathrooms.
  • Senate Bill 7 could face constitutional challenges regarding privacy and equal protection rights.
  • The Attorney General's office requires defending state laws, making courtroom experience a key qualification.
You know how important the Texas Attorney General's job is, right? They're the state's top lawyer, tasked with defending our laws in court. Well, State Senator Mayes Middleton is running for the position, and he's got major support and a lot of campaign money. But here's the kicker: his opponents are saying he doesn't have much actual courtroom experience. That's a big deal when you're supposed to be the state's chief legal advocate, often arguing complex cases. Middleton's campaign largely focuses on his conservative legislative record. For example, he pushed Senate Bill 7. This proposed law would force multi-use bathrooms in K-12 schools, public universities, and state government buildings to be used only by people matching their birth certificate sex. Think about the legal headaches that could cause. You're talking about potential constitutional challenges to privacy rights and equal protection claims. It raises serious questions about how the state would even enforce such a rule, and its disproportionate impact on certain communities. This isn't just policy; it's a legal minefield that could define the AG's office.