State of Texas: Paxton and Talarico in their own words

At the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, President Donald Trump publicly urged attendees to back Ken Paxton in the upcoming Texas Senate race. The president’s appeal came during the new-format gathering that brought national figures to a convention focused on the midterm electoral cycle.

The presentation of this material is headlined "State of Texas: Paxton and Talarico in their own words," indicating that the story includes direct statements from both named figures. The account foregrounds remarks by Paxton — the candidate Trump singled out for support — while also offering space for Talarico’s own comments.

By featuring statements from both individuals, the coverage aims to give voters direct access to their positions and rhetoric as the contest approaches. Trump’s public endorsement at a high-profile party event underscores how national leaders are inserting themselves into state-level contests.

The convention setting and the president’s appeal make the Texas senatorial race a focal point for Republicans gathering in Dallas, and the assembled remarks provide a record of what the candidates and their supporters are saying in the lead-up to the campaign.