US EditionPaxton launches investigation into Beto O’Rourke’s political group for funding Democrats who left state
TEXAS, AUG 7 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton investigates Beto O'Rourke's PAC for potentially illegal funding of Democrats fleeing to block GOP redistricting, with over 50 lawmakers involved, legal actions underway.
- On Sunday, Texas House Democrats left Texas for Illinois to prevent a quorum and block a redistricting vote.
- A GOP-led redistricting plan aims to secure five extra seats in the U.S. House, with Republicans trying to redraw districts before the midterms.
- Funding records show the PAC paid for the Illinois trip, with Beto O’Rourke’s PAC covering private jet expenses.
- Paxton announced plans to pursue court orders to vacate seats if lawmakers do not return by Friday, August 8.
- More than 50 state Democrats face possible removal, arrests, and fines up to nearly $400,000 if they don't return by Friday, says House Speaker Dustin Burrows.
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Paxton launches investigation into Beto O’Rourke’s political group for funding Democrats who left stateBy Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas TribuneAug. 6, 2025"Paxton launches investigation into Beto O’Rourke’s political group for funding Democrats who left state" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issue…
AG Ken Paxton investigating Texas Majority PAC for financially helping Democrats leave Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Texas Majority PAC (TMP), which is supported by billionaire George Soros, for "potentially unlawful financial coordination and bribery of Democratic legislators who fled Texas to break quorum." Paxton's office says that the PAC was founded by Beto O'Rourke's former staffers. O'Rourke, an El Paso native, previously ran for a Texas senate seat and for Texas governor. Paxto…
Ken Paxton opens probe into whether Soros-funded PAC funded Dems who left Texas amid redistricting
The investigation targets the Soros-funded Texas Majority PAC, which he accused of potentially bribing the Democratic legislators and coordinating illegal fundraising. The second group was founded by former O'Rourke staffers.
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