**Paxton's campaign has declined to commit to multiple proposed live debate dates despite earlier statements that a debate would occur, leaving the Oct. 6 WFAA and Oct. 13 KXAN events in doubt as the Oct. 15 deadline approaches.** Talarico accepted invitations from Hearst/NBC-Telemundo, WFAA/TEGNA, and KXAN/Nexstar for September and October, but Paxton's team stopped responding after initial contacts. A late-September Fox News offer moderated by Bret Baier also awaits Paxton's formal acceptance, with the network stating it will proceed only if both candidates commit. Separate candidate appearances, such as individual interviews with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council, have substituted for joint events. In a closely contested Texas Senate race, Paxton's reluctance aligns with strategic caution around unscripted formats.