Paxton allies launch $15 million ad campaign highlighting his attorney general record
Confirmed1 source · Aug 31, 2026
Supporters of the Texas attorney general are funding a major ad push that promotes his record while attacking challenger James Talarico on China policy.

What happened
According to Politico, new ads will highlight Paxton's record as attorney general and attack James Talarico as weak on China as part of a $15 million campaign.
Context
The campaign represents a significant financial commitment to support Paxton's political standing, with advertising focused on both promoting his tenure and defining his opponent's vulnerabilities on a national security issue.