Former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Phillips, a Republican, endorsed Democrat James Talarico for U.S. Senate. Phillips said Ken Paxton's scandals would embarrass Texas and called backing Talarico a "pretty easy choice."
Where
Statewide
When
Oct. 28, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Thomas PhillipsFormer Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice, Republican
James TalaricoState Rep., Democratic U.S. Senate candidate
Ken PaxtonTexas Attorney General
The facts
Former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Phillips endorsed Democrat James Talarico for U.S. Senate.1
Phillips is a longtime Republican who crossed party lines to endorse Talarico.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Thomas Phillips Ken Paxton's scandals will embarrass Texas in ways the state cannot afford.1
Thomas Phillips Backing Talarico, a moderate, is a pretty easy choice.1
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Fmr TX Chief Justice and GOPer endorses Talarico, says he will represent all Texans
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