Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Real Estate Holdings Fuel Senate Race Controversy

Attorney General Ken Paxton has come under heightened scrutiny in his 2026 U.S. Senate campaign after property records revealed he purchased three Utah luxury condominiums for $1.6 million and placed them in a blind trust. The Utah units are part of a broader portfolio that includes at least 11 residential properties across Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, and a lot in Hawaii, valued between $7.5 million and $9 million.

The disclosures have intensified criticism from fellow Republicans and Democratic opponent James Talarico, who argue Paxton’s wealth contrasts sharply with average Texans’ earnings. Additional concerns involve Paxton’s alleged use of an address where he does not reside to vote in six elections, a claim he and his campaign have dismissed as unfounded. The real‑estate revelations are now a focal point in the tightly watched Senate race in Texas.