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Paxton’s impeachment defense lawyer backs Talarico for Texas Senate

Paxton’s impeachment defense lawyer backs Talarico for Texas Senate

Summary

A lawyer who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his 2023 impeachment trial has now supported Paxton’s political opponent, James Talarico, in the Texas Senate race. The lawyer is Dan Cogdell, who previously worked on Paxton’s legal defense involving impeachment and securities fraud.

Key Facts

  • Dan Cogdell is a Houston-based defense attorney.
  • Cogdell helped defend Ken Paxton during his 2023 impeachment trial.
  • Cogdell also worked on Paxton’s securities fraud case defense.
  • Cogdell has endorsed state Representative James Talarico, a Democrat.
  • The endorsement is for the Texas Senate race.
  • Ken Paxton is the current Texas Attorney General.
  • The Senate race is considered high-profile in Texas politics.
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