In this video message, Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell shares the reasons he has endorsed Ken Paxton for Texas Attorney General. A native Texan and life-long conservative, Senator Brian Birdwell served in the United States Army and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Birdwell was a staff officer at the Pentagon on 9/11 when American Airlines Flight 77 was crashed into the building. Over 60% of his body was badly burned, and he has endured 39 operations to rebuild his body. Birdwell was awarded a Bronze Star for service in the Persian Gulf War and the Purple Heart for his wounds at the Pentagon. He now represents Senate District 22 in the Texas State Senate.