Gov. Mike Dunleavy has named former Texas U.S. Attorney Stephen Cox to replace departing Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor, he announced in a prepared statement Thursday.

Cox’s appointment is subject to a confirmation vote by the Alaska Legislature next spring.

Dunleavy is term-limited, and new governors typically appoint a new attorney general, meaning that Cox is likely to serve for a little over one year.

Taylor, who announced last week that he would resign on Aug. 29, is expected to run for governor in 2026, joining an already-crowded field of candidates.

Cox will begin serving as attorney general-designee upon Taylor’s resignation, the governor’s office said.

A spokesperson for the Alaska Department of Law said Cox was not immediately available for an interview about his plans

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