Ken Paxton cites 60-day sentence for child predator as proof he's tough on crime
Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton cited a 60-day sentence given to a child predator as evidence of his commitment to being tough on crime. He also discussed the potential for data center development in the state.
The Senate hopeful also noted there's "plenty of open space" in Texas for data centers.
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