US EditionJudge Blocks Ken Paxton From Prosecuting Beto O’Rourke’s Nonprofit
El Paso judge ruled Paxton's lawsuit violated constitutional protections, blocking his attempt to revoke Powered by People's business license amid redistricting dispute.
- On Aug. 19, Judge Annabell Perez of the 41st Judicial District Court in El Paso issued a temporary restraining order barring Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, from prosecuting proceedings against Powered by People, to prevent "imminent, irreparable injury."
- The fundraising behind the quorum break involved Powered by People donating $1 million to Texas House Democrats who left earlier this month to block a GOP congressional map that could net Republicans five additional seats.
- The attorney general's actions included opening an investigation and labeling contributions `Beto Bribes`, but according to the judge, Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, admitted he `did not have 'details' to support his allegations` against former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke's group.
- O'Rourke celebrated the ruling, saying, `We took the fight directly to Ken Paxton, and we won`, as many Texas House Democrats returned and Gov. Greg Abbott called an overtime legislative session after last week.
- The ruling noted venue and speech concerns, while Judge Perez ruled Paxton's filings were improper venue, warning they risked silencing speech as Republicans prepare Wednesday's map vote ordered by President Donald Trump.
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Paxton moves to block court from ‘interfering’ with O’Rourke PAC prosecution
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking a temporary restraining order for an El Paso court that blocked his prosecution of former Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s political group. O’Rourke’s PAC funded Texas Democrats who protested the state GOP’s mid-decade redistricting agenda.…
El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton from taking legal action against Beto O’Rourke’s political group
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Aug. 20, 2025 “El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton from taking legal action against Beto O’Rourke’s political group” 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 issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the mo…
Texas Judge Blocks Paxton From Taking Legal Action Against O’Rourke
A Texas judge this week blocked Attorney General Ken Paxton from shutting down Beto O'Rourke's political group, Powered by People, after Paxton accused the group of improperly funding a Democratic quorum break in the Texas House, reports KERA News.
Judge Blocks Paxton From Stopping O’Rourke Group
A Texas judge this week blocked Attorney General Ken Paxton from shutting down Beto O'Rourke's political group, Powered by People, after Paxton accused the group of improperly funding a Democratic quorum break in the Texas House, reports KERA News. El Paso judge Annabell Lopez in a Tuesday ruling accused Paxton of "attempting to use the legal system to impinge on Powered by People's constitutionally protected activity." "We took the fight direct…
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