The Main Thing People Think Texas' Attorney General Does (But Really Doesn't)

[TexasTowelie]

Texas' current Attorney General, Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott, has his own memorable description for his job.

"My job description has been simplified over the past four years," Abbott said during a speech in April. "Because what I do is I go into the office, I sue the federal government and then I go home."

Abbott was purposely oversimplifying what his office does, but defending the state's laws is a key element.

"The attorney general is really the state’s attorney," says former State Solicitor General Julie Parsley. "He or she defends the state’s laws and constitution. They represent the state and its agencies, which is a very important thing to do. But there’s also … a myriad of things that they do by state law, too."

More at http://kut.org/post/main-thing-people-think-texas-attorney-general-does-really-doesnt .

[flying_wahini]

1. makes me sick just to read it. but thanks

n/t