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Paxton, Talarico spar over gas tax suspension amid rising prices
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk By Gabby Birenbaum The Texas Tribune , as published by Denton Record-Chronicle
· September 27, 2026
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Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico traded barbs over the gas tax Saturday as high gas and diesel prices become a top midterm issue.
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Key points James Talarico traded barbs over the gas tax Saturday as high gas and diesel prices become a top midterm issue. Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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