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Former Texas Ranger Endorses Democrat James Talarico for Senate

9/9/2026

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David Maxwell, former Texas Ranger, endorsed Democrat James Talarico for the U.S. Senate.
Maxwell reported Attorney General Ken Paxton to the FBI in 2020 over alleged favors for donor Nate Paul.
After being fired, Maxwell and co-whistleblowers secured a $6.6 million Texas Whistleblower Act judgment.
Maxwell testified at Paxton’s 2023 impeachment trial warning of indictment.
Talarico’s campaign seeks the first Democratic Texas Senate win in over 30 years, trailing Paxton.

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David Maxwell, former Texas Ranger, endorsed Democrat James Talarico for the U.S. Senate.
Maxwell reported Attorney General Ken Paxton to the FBI in 2020 over alleged favors for donor Nate Paul.
After being fired, Maxwell and co-whistleblowers secured a $6.6 million Texas Whistleblower Act judgment.
Maxwell testified at Paxton’s 2023 impeachment trial warning of indictment.
Talarico’s campaign seeks the first Democratic Texas Senate win in over 30 years, trailing Paxton.