A survey shows Talarico with a slim lead over scandal-scarred Ken Paxton in their high-stakes Senate matchup.

Ken Paxton's former personal lawyer is bucking his high-profile client to endorse Democratic candidate James Talarico for Texas's U.S. Senate seat.

An attorney who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial has endorsed Paxton's Democratic opponent in the U.S. Senate race. State Rep.