Key facts
- Senator Ted Cruz helped facilitate Ken Paxton's attendance at a U.S. Hispanic Business Council town hall.
- Javier Palomarez, president and CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Business Council, sought Cruz's help.
- Palomarez needed to find common ground with Paxton, whose rival in the primary was Sen. John Cornyn.
Leaders of the U.S. Hispanic Business Council found an unexpected ally in Senator Ted Cruz to secure the attendance of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at their town hall event. Javier Palomarez, the council's president and CEO, recognized that his own background as a Democrat and ally of Paxton's primary rival, Senator John Cornyn, would not resonate with the attorney general. Therefore, Palomarez turned to Cruz, who was eager to assist. Discussions about the town hall's logistics followed, leading to Paxton's participation last week. Palomarez stated that Cruz was a trusted figure who provided common ground and had been a consistent partner to him and the small business community.