An election took place on November 2, 1982, to elect the Texas attorney general. Democratic nominee Jim Mattox defeated Republican nominee Bill Meier.
Democratic primary The incumbent Attorney General Mark White chose to run for governor instead of reelection. Candidates Nominee Jim Mattox, U.S. Representative from Dallas
Elimenated in primary John H. Hannah, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, former state representative Max Sherman, former state senator Jack Ogg, state senator
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Nominee William "Bill" Meier, state senator
Results
General election
Results
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