“That group reported over $100 million in pro-Paxton and anti-Talarico spending”: what the record shows — Kleory

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THE CLAIM · OCT 16, 2026

“That group reported over $100 million in pro-Paxton and anti-Talarico spending”

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THE RECORD · OCT 16, 2026

Recordings of Ken Paxton were found, but none speaks to this point, as of Oct 16, 2026.

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