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Austin attorney supports Talarico over Paxton
Austin lawyer Thomas J. Henry switches from pro-Paxton to backing Democratic candidate Talarico.
In brief
Austin lawyer Thomas J. Henry switches from pro-Paxton to backing Democratic candidate Talarico. Austin attorney Thomas J. Henry, a major donor to GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton, now supports Democratic nominee James Talarico after finding his approach balanced and honest. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Henry switches political support
Austin attorney Thomas J. Henry, a major donor to GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton, now backs Democratic nominee James Talarico.
“I found that James' approach to these problems that affect Texas and our country was balanced, straightforward, and honest.”
Henry's reasons for switch
Henry switched after learning Talarico values respect, fairness, safety, and good economics, and after realizing Paxton wouldn't debate Sen. Cornyn.
Henry's past donations
Henry's law firm donated $646,000 to the pro-Paxton Lone Star Liberty PAC in May 2019, and previously supported Democratic candidates.
The short version
Austin attorney Thomas J. Henry, a major donor to GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton, now supports Democratic nominee James Talarico after finding his approach balanced and honest.
