Here’s a Look at the Top Lines from Texas’ July Campaign Finance Reports | 2026

Wednesday marked the deadline for both federal and state political candidates in Texas to publicize how their campaigns have fared in the latest fundraising window — proving the U.S. Senate race remains a focus for the Democratic Party, as state Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) came in with more than triple what Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton raised. 

Here are the top lines from the most recent reporting periods. 

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