Congratulating Aaron F. Reitz on his appointment as assistant attorney general of the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Policy.

89(R) HCR 143 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.C.R. No. 143

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Aaron F. Reitz has been appointed assistant attorney

general of the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Policy;

and

WHEREAS, In his new role at the helm of the Office of Legal

Policy, Mr. Reitz will oversee the development and implementation

of DOJ's policy initiatives, and he will help to carry out special

projects for the department; he brings to the position a wealth of

experience in law and politics; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Reitz previously served as chief of staff in the

office of U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, where he played an instrumental

role in advancing legislative efforts and public relations

campaigns on issues that included border security, technological

investment, economic activity, and infrastructure; he also oversaw

several regional offices across Texas as well as teams focused on

the work of the Senate Commerce, Judiciary, and Foreign Relations

Committees; and

WHEREAS, Prior to working with Senator Cruz, Mr. Reitz served

as deputy attorney general for legal strategy for the State of

Texas; over the course of his tenure, he planned, staffed, and

executed lawsuits and legal initiatives on such issues as

immigration, federal-state-local relations, and election

integrity, and he directed the agency's lawsuits opposing the

policies of the Biden administration; in addition, he was senior

advisor to Attorney General Ken Paxton's successful 2022 reelection

campaign; and

WHEREAS, A proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Mr. Reitz

served on active duty for nearly five years and deployed to

Afghanistan; he later graduated from The University of Texas at

Austin School of Law; a skilled attorney, he practiced corporate

law and commercial litigation in Houston and Austin, and he clerked

for Justice Jimmy Blacklock on the Texas Supreme Court; and

WHEREAS, The effective operation of government depends on the

able and dedicated efforts of our public servants, and Aaron Reitz

may reflect with pride on his accomplishments as he takes on the

challenges and opportunities of his new position; now, therefore,

be it

RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas

hereby congratulate Aaron F. Reitz on his appointment as assistant

attorney general of the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal

Policy and extend to him sincere best wishes for a successful

tenure; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for Mr. Reitz as an expression of high regard by the Texas

House of Representatives and Senate.

Curry

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President of the Senate

Speaker of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 143 was adopted by the House on May

23, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 143 was adopted by the Senate on May

26, 2025, by a viva-voce vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

APPROVED: __________________

Date

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Governor