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Talarico says Paxton won’t release plea deal records in Waco child sex abuse case
By By Eleanor Dearman Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Waco Tribune-Herald
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
James Talarico blasted Ken Paxton on Thursday after Paxton’s office declined to release records in a child sexual abuse case that’s become an issue in their U.S. Senate campaign.
Key takeaway James Talarico blasted Ken Paxton on Thursday after Paxton’s office declined to release records in a child sexual abuse case that’s become an issue in their U.
Why this matters in The Waco
The refusal to release records in the child sexual abuse case has significant implications for the Waco community, where concerns about public safety and transparency are paramount. As the city's residents consider the candidates in the U.S. Senate campaign, they will be watching to see how James Talarico and Ken Paxton address issues of accountability and openness in government. The fact that this case has become a campaign issue suggests that voters are eager for more information about how their leaders handle sensitive and serious matters like child abuse. In a community where trust in public institutions is crucial, the decision not to release records may raise questions about what else might be withheld from the public, and how that might impact the community's ability to hold its leaders accountable.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? James Talarico blasted Ken Paxton on Thursday after Paxton’s office declined to release records in a child sexual abuse case that’s become an issue in their U.S. Senate campaign.
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