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San Antonio attorney Thomas J. Henry donates $2 million to Talarico and Hinojosa

San Antonio personal injury attorney Thomas J. Henry donated $2 million to support Democratic candidates James Talarico for U.S. Senate and Gina Hinojosa for Texas governor. The donation represents a shift from Henry's previous support for Republican Ken Paxton.

Where
San Antonio, Bexar County
When
Nov. 2, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Bexar

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Donation to Lone Star Rising PAC for Talarico$1 million2 Who pays or receives it: Thomas J. Henry
  • Donation directly to Hinojosa campaign$1 million2 Who pays or receives it: Thomas J. Henry
  • Previous donation to Lone Star Liberty PAC for Paxton GOP primarymore than $600,0002 Who pays or receives it: Thomas J. Henry

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Who's involved

  • Thomas J. HenrySan Antonio personal injury attorney
  • James TalaricoDemocratic U.S. Senate candidate
  • Gina HinojosaDemocratic gubernatorial candidate
  • Ken PaxtonRepublican U.S. Senate candidate
  • Greg AbbottTexas governor

The facts

  • Henry donated $1 million to Lone Star Rising PAC supporting Talarico and $1 million directly to Hinojosa campaign.2
  • Henry previously donated more than $600,000 to Lone Star Liberty PAC to boost Paxton's GOP primary campaign.2
  • Henry formally endorsed Talarico in a social media video late October.2
  • Individuals can donate no more than $3,500 to a federal candidate but no limit applies to Texas gubernatorial candidates.2
  • Talarico and Hinojosa rallied together in San Antonio on Sunday.2
  • Polls operate 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Election Day Tuesday.2

Who said what

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  • Thomas J. Henry I want the people of Texas to have the best opportunity for their future2
  • Thomas J. Henry He had a change of heart in part due to scandals dogging Paxton's campaign2
  • RealClearPolitics Talarico leads Paxton by 2.5 points in aggregate polling2
  • RealClearPolitics Abbott leads Hinojosa by 3.5 points in aggregate polling2

How they headlined it

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  • Thomas J. Henry Endorses James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, Announces $2 Million in Contributions

    Houston Style Magazine

  • San Antonio attorney Thomas J. Henry drops $2 million to back Dems James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa

    San Antonio Current

Sources

Outlets: 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Thomas J. Henry Endorses James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, Announces $2 Million in Contributions Houston Style Magazine Not rated, November 2, 2026
  2. San Antonio attorney Thomas J. Henry drops $2 million to back Dems James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa San Antonio Current Not rated, November 3, 2026

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