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Paxton’s “Come and Take It” Tour Barred Reporter Entry

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC · How we work

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Paxton Launches Bus Tour

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a “Come and Take It” bus tour in Rockwall, Texas.
Paxton's campaign remains clouded by an indictment he resolved through a legal-education course.
Democrat Brian Rodgers founded Texans for Conservative Values PAC and contributed $80,000 personally.
Rodgers displayed digital billboards calling Paxton “the most corrupt politician in Texas.”
A protester held a sign accusing Paxton of protecting pedophiles, referencing a child-abuse plea deal.

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Reporter Films B-roll

Reporter traveled to a Rockwall airplane hangar east of Dallas to begin coverage.
Reporter filmed a breakfast buffet B-roll showing campaign signs, T-shirts, food items and a coffee pot.
Reporter says the B-roll will add visual context to future news pieces about campaign events.
Reporter admits they are still learning video-journalism techniques while balancing on-site reporting and behind-the-scenes filming.

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Paxton Bars Reporter

The Paxton campaign barred a reporter holding a public Eventbrite ticket from entering the event.
A security guard warned the journalist that any outburst would lead to police removal.
An anonymous spokesperson said the reporter circumvented registration by refusing to register.
The reporter said they usually lack press credentials at Republican events and RSVP as a public attendee.

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Paxton Launches Bus Tour

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a “Come and Take It” bus tour in Rockwall, Texas.
Paxton's campaign remains clouded by an indictment he resolved through a legal-education course.
Democrat Brian Rodgers founded Texans for Conservative Values PAC and contributed $80,000 personally.
Rodgers displayed digital billboards calling Paxton “the most corrupt politician in Texas.”
A protester held a sign accusing Paxton of protecting pedophiles, referencing a child-abuse plea deal.

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