July 15, 2026 – AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has officially recognized eleven Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) from the state’s Child Support Division for their outstanding dedication to Texas families and children, naming them the “Assistant Attorneys General of the Year.”
The annual awards celebrate legal professionals who consistently go above and beyond in their efforts to serve children and parents. One attorney was selected from each of the state’s ten child support regions, with an additional honoree chosen from the Child Support Division’s central State Office. Recipients were nominated by their peers and supervisors who witness their professionalism firsthand.
“These Assistant Attorneys General exemplify the best of public service,” Attorney General Paxton said in a statement. “Their dedication and compassion ensure that Texas children receive the support they deserve. Their service strengthens families across Texas. I am proud of their commitment and professionalism, which embodies the mission of my office.”
The 2026 Honorees
The eleven recognized attorneys, spanning offices from the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast, include:
Region 1 (Lubbock): David DeSoto
Region 2 (Seguin): Edward Balderas
Region 3 (Pharr): Elle Romero
Region 4 (Dallas): Sydney Nutt
Region 5 (Beaumont): Melanie Airey
Region 6 (Houston): Angelica Moreno
Region 7 (Austin): Lauren Kahre-Campbell
Region 8 (El Paso): Brittany Bryant
Region 9 (Fort Worth): Hannah Salami
Region 10 (Rosenberg): Victoria Ly
State Office (Austin Headquarters): Tara Evans
Vital Services for Texas Families
The Child Support Division of the Office of the Attorney General plays a crucial role in securing the well-being of Texas youth. The division’s day-to-day services include:
Locating parents who are absent.
Establishing legal paternity.
Enforcing and modifying child and medical support orders.
Collecting and distributing child support payments directly to families.
Need assistance? Texas families looking for child support services can contact the Office of the Attorney General at (800) 252-8014 or find more resources on their website at www.texasattorneygeneral.gov.