Making the Argument with Nick Freitas Don't Mess With TEXAS!
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May 9, 2026 
Chip Roy, U.S. Congressman and former first assistant Texas Attorney General running for state AG, explains why a seasoned legal fighter matters. He discusses defending state sovereignty against federal overreach. He highlights protecting Texas culture, confronting Islamist and Marxist influences, securing the border, and targeting taxpayer-funded NGOs. Short, direct, and politically charged conversation.
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Attorney General As Defender Of The People
- The state attorney general must prioritize defending the people and institutions, not just laws, against ideological and legal assaults.
- Chip Roy frames this as protecting Texas from a Marxist-Islamist red-green alliance aimed at undermining Western civilization.
Use State Power To Resist Federal Overreach
- Use the attorney general's office to resist federal overreach by litigating, declaring invasions, and backing aggressive state actions.
- Chip Roy urges declaring invasion at the border, backing the governor, and using state power proactively to stop federal failures.
State Action Should Build On Constitutional Wins
- The Constitution and recent Supreme Court wins remain useful levers; states must build on favorable rulings while defending foundational principles.
- Roy rejects abandoning constitutionalism and urges Texas to be the vanguard of protection.