Paxton Wealth Manager’s Lawyer

A lawyer for Ken Paxton’s wealth manager asks Collin County court to keep attorney general’s depositions sealed.

Talarico Campaign’s Claim

Talarico’s Senate campaign argues depositions should be unsealed as public interest demands transparency.

Little’s Jurisdiction Argument

State Rep. Mitch Little claims court lacks jurisdiction over Talarico’s campaign request for deposition release.

Talarico’s Public Access Claim

Talarico’s lawyers say depositions implicate Paxton’s fitness for office and are of public importance.

“of immense public importance given Paxton’s candidacy in a sharply competitive election for U.S. Senate”

Paxton’s Defense

Paxton’s team says depositions were shared without conflict of interest and are not privileged records.

Court’s Jurisdiction Stalemate

Collin County court delays ruling on whether depositions are 'court records' subject to public access.

Next Steps

Court must decide if depositions qualify as public records before unsealing can occur.