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Houston attorney Dan Cogdell says he didn't anticipate reaction to Talarico endorsement
By Tom Abrahams at ABC13 Houston
· June 16, 2026
· 1 min read
Dan Cogdell was Ken Paxton's criminal defense attorney for years, and he successfully represented him as part of a team of lawyers in his impeachment trial. But he publicly endorsed Paxton's opponent in the US Senate race, James Talarico.
Key takeaway But he publicly endorsed Paxton's opponent in the US Senate race, James Talarico.
The even split among Texas voters on election integrity versus ballot access has significant implications for The Woodlands community. As a large master-planned community with a substantial population, The Woodlands is served by two school districts, Conroe ISD and Tomball ISD, which could be affected by changes in voting laws. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and Montgomery County government, which govern and serve The Woodlands, may also need to adapt to new election regulations. Given the community's location in a hurricane-prone area, ensuring the integrity and accessibility of elections is crucial, particularly in the event of natural disasters that may impact voting infrastructure. The Woodlands Township, which governs the community, will likely be watching closely as state lawmakers consider election reform legislation that could impact local voting processes.
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Published: June 16, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston ·
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What is this story about? Dan Cogdell was Ken Paxton's criminal defense attorney for years, and he successfully represented him as part of a team of lawyers in his impeachment trial. But he publicly endorsed Paxton's opponent in the US Senate race, James Talarico.
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