Republican Ken Paxton released a Spanish-language ad highlighting tax breaks and economic proposals. He faces Democrat James Talarico.

The attorney general promoted deductions for medical costs, homebuyers and healthy living while dismissing concerns about cost and recent polling.

Ken Paxton says he's confident Texans will reject James Talarico once they learn about his record on border security, energy and social issues.

The pair of events weren't likely to have much cross-over in the crowd, but the Star-Telegram saw both. Here's the rundown.