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Ken Paxton's history of unanswered questions and the potential impact on his Texas Senate campaign

Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton faced criticism for refusing to answer questions about his property acquisitions and voting residence during a Fort Worth news conference where he announced endorsements from two dozen Texas sheriffs.

By Jack Fink ·3 hr ago

July 26, 2026 / 5:00 AM CDT / CBS Texas.

Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton 's refusal to answer questions about his property acquisitions and voting residence went viral last week.

It happened in Fort Worth during a news conference the Republican nominee held to announce that two dozen Texas sheriffs had endorsed his campaign.

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Ken Paxton's history of unanswered questions and the potential impact on his Texas Senate campaign — Texas Breaking News