Paxton impeachment lawyer backs Democrat in Texas Senate race

Dan Cogdell, the Houston attorney who defended Ken Paxton in his impeachment and securities-fraud cases, endorsed Democrat James Talarico for Texas’ U.S. Senate race, saying Paxton has lost sight of his duty to Texans and that unity across Democrats, independents and Republicans is needed. Talarico framed the endorsement as part of a broad, people-powered coalition; Paxton’s camp noted Cogdell’s Democratic ties and past donations, underscoring cross‑currents in a closely watched campaign.