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AG Ken Paxton’s office rejects Rep. James Talarico’s records request in for communications in Hoffman case
By Jessica Rajkumar at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 10, 2026
· 3 min read
AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) - State Rep. James Talarico held a press conference in Austin on Wednesday after Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office rejected his campaign’s open records request for documents tied to the case of former Waco attorney Adam Hoffman, who pleaded guilty to sex crimes against a m...
Key takeaway Under the deal, Hoffman was sentenced to 60 days in jail but served only 29.
Why this matters in The Midland
The rejection of Rep. James Talarico's open records request by Attorney General Ken Paxton's office has significant implications for the people of Midland , who expect transparency and accountability from their elected officials. As a community that values public safety, the handling of the Adam Hoffman case raises concerns about the effectiveness of the justice system in protecting vulnerable populations, particularly children. The fact that Hoffman served only 29 days in jail for pleading guilty to sex crimes against a minor has sparked outrage and questions about the plea deal negotiated by Paxton's office. The denial of Talarico's request for internal communications related to the case only fuels speculation and undermines trust in the attorney general's office. Midland residents will be watching closely to see how this situation unfolds and whether Talarico's campaign will pursue further action to obtain the requested records, potentially shedding more light on the decision-making process behind the plea deal.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) - State Rep. James Talarico held a press conference in Austin on Wednesday after Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office rejected his campaign’s open records request for documents tied to the case of former Waco attorney Adam Hoffman, who pleaded guilty to sex crimes against a m...
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