DALLAS, Texas (KWTX) - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, addressing the Republican National Committee during its historic midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, warned Republicans that if they lose Texas, they will lose America."If we lose Texas, we lose the common sense revolution. If we lose the common sense revolution, we lose America," Paxton warned, telling his supporters Talarico is not only "the most radical Democrat in Texas, but also the most well-funded."Republican U.S. Senate candidate Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at the Republican convention Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas.

(AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)(Julia Demaree Nikhinson | AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)Paul Perez, president of the National Border Patrol Council, introduced Paxton, who is running against Talarico in the race for outgoing Senator John Cornyn's seat, as "Texas' tough on crime attorney general."Paxton began his speech by immediately praising President Trump.

"He's delivered more for this country. Secured victories more than any other president and always stood up for Texas."Trump wants rally the party's base during the two-day convention in Dallas with the hope of helping his party retain power in D.C. If Democrats win the House or the Senate, they would block the president's agenda during his final two years in office.