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James Talarico’s Texas House Record: Partisan Fights, Bipartisan Laws
He described himself as a progressive fighter. Now, he is seeking Republican votes.
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Mailers About Transgender Students Mysteriously Appear at Texas Homes
The messages purporting to offer help for transgender students are tied to a group set up last month in Wyoming.
Letters and text messages are being sent out to Texas voters regarding transgender children as early voting has begun statewide.
Paxton Partied in Dubai With Fugitives Charged With Fraud, Lawsuit Says
Ken Paxton celebrated New Year’s Eve in 2024 with two men wanted on federal charges, one of whom donated at least $190,000 to his campaigns. The extent of his ties to the men was unclear.
Paxton Said in Deposition That Donor Gave Him Stocks to Please God
The leaked deposition from a fraud inquiry in 2014 provides insight into the Senate candidate’s investments and his tactics for defending himself.
Ken Paxton, candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks during the 2026 Republican Party of Texas State Convention in Houston.
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