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Talarico goes all-in with attack on Paxton plea deal in child sex abuse case
By Taylor Goldstein, The Texas Tribune at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico on Thursday slammed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, his Republican opponent, for a plea deal his office offered a Waco man who was charged with repeatedly sexually abusing a young boy. Speaking from the steps of the McLennan County Courthouse in ...
Key takeaway Senate candidate James Talarico on Thursday slammed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, his Republican opponent, for a plea deal his office offered a Waco man who was charged with repeatedly sexually abusing a young boy.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The controversy surrounding the plea deal in the Waco child sex abuse case has significant implications for Bexar County residents, who will be voting in the upcoming Senate election. As a major urban center in Texas, San Antonio 's voters will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the election. Talarico's strong stance against Paxton's handling of the case may resonate with local voters who prioritize justice and accountability for victims of child sex abuse. The fact that Talarico is calling for transparency and release of communications from Paxton's office suggests that he is trying to tap into the public's desire for openness and honesty in government. San Antonio voters will be watching to see how Paxton responds to Talarico's criticisms and whether this issue will become a defining theme in the Senate campaign.
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Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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What is this story about? Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico on Thursday slammed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, his Republican opponent, for a plea deal his office offered a Waco man who was charged with repeatedly sexually abusing a young boy. Speaking from the steps of the McLennan County Courthouse in ...
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