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Talarico Challenges Paxton to Debates | Houston News
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- Jul 19, 2026
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Summary
Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico is forcing a showdown with Republican incumbent Ken Paxton by demanding three statewide televised debates, accusing Paxton of dodging accountability for over a decade—especially amid his legal history and lack of public scrutiny. Talarico has already secured debate slots with major Texas media outlets and is framing the challenge as a chance for voters to hear direct answers on policy, finances, and ethics. Paxton has yet to respond, leaving Talarico’s campaign to build momentum on transparency as the race heats up. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/46cbc1f3e4f33a90