Texas personal injury attorney Thomas J. Henry announced he is backing Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in the U.S. Senate race against Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Henry had previously donated to a PAC supporting Paxton in the May Republican primary. Members of the Bush family also backed Talarico in recent weeks.
Where
Statewide
When
Oct. 21, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Political donation to Lone Star Liberty PAC$646,1071Who pays or receives it: Thomas J. Henry
Political donation to Lone Star Rising PAC$2,5002Who pays or receives it: Barbara Bush
Who's involved
Thomas J. HenryTexas personal injury attorney endorsing Talarico
James TalaricoDemocratic state Rep., U.S. Senate candidate
Ken PaxtonRepublican Texas Attorney General, U.S. Senate candidate
John CornynIncumbent senator defeated by Paxton in May Republican runoff
Barbara BushDonor to Talarico-backing PAC
Neil BushBush family member who voted for Talarico
Dan CogdellTexas attorney backing Talarico
The facts
Thomas J. Henry donated $646,107 to Lone Star Liberty PAC supporting Paxton in May Republican primary.1
Henry released a video on Oct. 21 announcing endorsement of Talarico for U.S. Senate.1
Barbara Bush donated $2,500 to Lone Star Rising PAC backing Talarico, dated Sept. 23.2
Neil Bush posted on Facebook that he voted for Talarico instead of Paxton.2
Paxton defeated four-term incumbent Cornyn in May Republican runoff for U.S. Senate.2
Henry operates five law offices and appears on billboards and in commercials across Texas.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Thomas J. Henry Talarico's approach to issues affecting Texas and the country is balanced, straightforward and honest.1
Thomas J. Henry He supported Paxton in primary because Cornyn had been in office too long.1
Thomas J. Henry Learning about Paxton's scandals led him to meet with and support Talarico.1
Neil Bush Character matters more than party affiliation and democracy depends on leaders who respect institutions and tell truth.2
Neil Bush Paxton's 2020 attempt to overturn election results was an affront to democratic institutions.2
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Texas billboard attorney who backed Paxton shocks with Talarico endorsement
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