Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton used social media posts to criticize Senate rival James Talarico over naming Alyssa Edwards as his favorite drag queen. Edwards’s publicist called Paxton’s repeated use of her name “desperate,” as the article places the dispute within a closely watched Texas Senate race.
ALSO MENTIONED David Hittner, U.S. district judge who ruled against a Texas law restricting certain performances.; Elon Musk, Business figure reported to have invested in Texas races and potentially to be a source of support for Paxton.; George W. Bush, Former president mentioned in connection with Paxton's fundraising efforts.