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