A key component of the Office of the Attorney General’s mission is to secure justice for Texans by investigating and prosecuting criminal activities, including crimes of human trafficking, internet crimes against children, election fraud, and assisting local law enforcement in prosecutions and appeals. Attorney General prosecutors are experienced trial attorneys with a strong track record in both state and federal court.
Human trafficking is modern-day slavery. It is the exploitation of men, women, and children for forced labor or sex by a third-party for profit or gain.
We are committed to assisting school administrators, parents and students in their efforts to find practical ideas and workable solutions to help prevent school violence.
The Criminal Investigations Division is staffed by commissioned peace officers and crime analysts who undertake a wide range of investigations and activities to support detection, prevention, and prosecution of crime.
The Texas Attorney General's Office created the Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit in March 2021 to assist law enforcement agencies across the state of Texas with their cold case investigations.
