Texas Senate Race Heats Up | Lubbock News

The Texas Senate race is turning into a fiery showdown as Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Rep. James Talarico clash over transgender athletes, animal research transparency, and moral accountability. Paxton, at a Dallas Wings game, slammed Talarico for supporting bills that he says endanger women’s sports, while Talarico countered with a puppy-filled rally, highlighting allegations that Paxton blocked records on over 400 dogs used in research. Both campaigns are painting the other as out of touch — Paxton as a protector of women’s sports and Talarico as a champion for the vulnerable — as the race tightens and voters brace for a high-stakes showdown. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/995e8e5601fc5c58