Published reporting indicates James Talarico has pledged $25 million for statewide outreach to Black voters, while questions remain about Ken Paxton’s voter registration at a Collin County address. In DFW, Talarico has pointed to outreach involving DeSoto and local media, while Paxton declined to address the residence reporting at a Fort Worth news conference.
What Talarico has specified for DFW
Talarico described the $25 million commitment as supporting voter communication and turnout efforts across Texas. At a Fort Worth campaign stop, he said his outreach had included Black media in DFW and a town hall in DeSoto.
The available evidence does not identify any share of the $25 million pledge that would be spent in DFW.
The residence rule and reported record findings
The Texas attorney general’s election guidance says voters must register at the address where they reside and that false residence statements on election records are illegal.
Separately, published reporting based on voter records and other evidence indicates Paxton voted six times while registered at a Collin County address where he no longer appeared to live.
No election-law violation has been adjudicated, and the unresolved legal question depends on intent and other facts. Paxton’s campaign has said he is a lawful registered voter who complies with state law, though published reporting indicates the campaign did not specifically address the residence evidence.
At a Fort Worth news conference, Paxton declined to answer questions about the property and voting-residence reports before ending the event.
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