NYT
Paxton and Talarico Offer Diverging Paths on Affordability
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Representative Jon Talarico, competing in the 2026 race, have proposed different approaches to household costs including taxes, housing, and health care. Paxton's proposals and Talarico's proposals differ on the mechanisms and scope of these issues. Both candidates have made affordability a central campaign theme.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/us/texas-senate-talarico-paxton-taxes.html
