Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) officially launched his bid for Texas attorney general Thursday, jumping into the crowded Republican ...

WASHINGTON -- Republican Rep. Chip Roy, an outspoken fiscal conservative known for his willingness to challenge party leadership, announced Thursday that he is running for Texas attorney general.

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy announced Thursday he will leave Congress to run for Texas attorney general, citing a desire to "come home" and fight for the state.

The policy chair of the House Freedom Caucus, Roy has made a name for himself as an outspoken member who isn’t afraid to take unpopular positions if he believes it violates his principles.