A local politician is facing criticism from a Democratic opponent. The opponent, James Talarico, is running for US Senate and has spoken out against the handling of a child sex abuse case. Details of the case are not fully available here, but it involves a plea deal offered to a man from Waco.

The deal was made by the office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is Talarico's opponent in the Senate race. For more information on the case and Talarico's statements, readers can consult the San Antonio Current.