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

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

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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 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. 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. Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: Date Governor