Former Ken Paxton aide turned whistleblower endorses rival Talarico

David Maxwell, who was among staffers in the Texas attorney general's office that accused Ken Paxton of abusing his power—allegations that led to Paxton's impeachment—appeared in a campaign advertisement on September 8, 2026, endorsing Paxton's political rival Talarico. The endorsement represents a significant public split from the embattled attorney general.