Conservative groups make China the message in the crucial Texas Senate race

Democratic candidate James Talarico opposed Senate Bill 17, the 2025 law barring citizens and entities of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from acquiring Texas property.

Sep 09, 2026

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Chinese land ownership has become the dominant theme of more than $20 million in new conservative advertising in the Texas Senate race. However, GOP strategists say the message targets a base that has yet to rally behind Atty. Gen. Ken Paxton in his fight against Democratic state Rep. James Talarico.

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