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Politics · October 22, 2026

Prominent Texas lawyer who donated over 600K to pro-Paxton PAC endorses Talarico

Part of: Texas Senate: Paxton vs. Talarico →
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Prominent Texas personal injury lawyer Thomas J. Henry has endorsed State Representative James Talarico, a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate. This endorsement follows reports from disinformation researchers that Russian operatives have likely targeted Talarico's campaign with fake videos. Henry, known for significant past donations to conservative causes including over $600,000 to a pro-Ken Paxton PAC, announced his support via social media.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Thomas J. Henry is a prominent Texas personal injury lawyer.
  • James Talarico is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.
  • Thomas J. Henry endorsed James Talarico.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Thomas J. Henry donated over $600,000 to a pro-Ken Paxton PAC.
  • Disinformation researchers believe Russian operatives are behind fake videos targeting Talarico.
  • The disinformation effort is described by researchers as a prominent example of foreign meddling in the midterm elections.

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