Court fight over Paxton records escalates Texas Senate battle
Oct 08, 2026
A Collin County court is weighing whether to unseal deposition records tied to Republican Ken Paxton’s former securities fraud case, amid a legal dispute between Paxton’s team and Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.
Talarico’s attorneys argue the records should be made public, while
Paxton’s legal team maintains there is no legal basis for their release.
Paxton was indicted in the securities fraud case but denied the allegations. The case was later dismissed after he completed community service and paid $300,000 in restitution to investors. ...read more read less