# Texas Senate Race Turns on Hoffman Deal

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Podcast: [El Paso News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/el-paso-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476707)
Published: 2026-06-26T14:43:23+00:00
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Texas is heating up as Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico slams AG Ken Paxton over a controversial plea deal that spared a convicted child molester, Adam Hoffman, just 30 days in prison and spared him from sex offender registration. Talarico, holding a press conference outside the courthouse, accuses Paxton of shielding Hoffman with an “Epstein-style sweetheart deal,” demanding full transparency. The victim’s mother joins the outcry, accusing the system of bending to protect Hoffman — especially since his lawyer also defended Nate Paul, Paxton’s own impeachment ally. With the Senate race turning into a battle over justice and accountability, the public is watching closely to see if Paxton will release the damning documents — and whether this case will reshape the political landscape. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aafeb2edcdceeb2e

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