The 1986 Texas Attorney General election took place on November 4, 1986, to elect the Texas Attorney General.

Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Jim Mattox won re-election to a second term, beating Republican nominee Roy R. Barrera Jr.

Democratic primary

Candidates Nominee Jim Mattox, incumbent Attorney General.

Results

Republican primary

Candidates Nominee Roy R. Barrera Jr., state district judge from San Antonio.

Elimenated in primary Ed Walsh, former district attorney of Williamson County. John Roach, state district judge from Plano.

Results

General election

Results

References