James Talarico Promised Black Voters A National Police Crackdown. These Texas Sheriffs Aren’t Pleased.
1 sourceUpdated Jul 21, 2026
Republican Texas Senate nominee Ken Paxton lambasted Democratic rival James Talarico's record on law enforcement against a backdrop of 22 sheriffs on Tuesday afternoon — just one day after the Democrat promised black voters a federal crackdown on policing.
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