Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the US Senate, has not accepted an invitation to debate his rival James Talarico. Despite previously stating his willingness to debate, Paxton has missed the confirmation deadline for the first debate. The debate was scheduled to take place, with three debates planned between Paxton and Talarico.

Further details about the debates and Paxton's decision are available from the Austin-American Statesman. For more information on the debates and Paxton's campaign, readers can refer to the original report by the Austin-American Statesman, as cited in the San Antonio Current.