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Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Texas Tribune
Beto O’Rourke's political group donated over $1 million to Texas Democrats during a special session to support their quorum break against Republican redistricting efforts, amid legal challenges and ongoing political disputes in Texas.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is urging a judge to jail Beto O’Rourke over fundraising related to the redistricting fight, but O’Rourke’s attorney denies the allegations, claiming they are a misrepresentation of his comments and that the fundraising was for broader political efforts. The case involves accusations of violating laws against deceptive practices, with O’Rourke calling the lawsuit frivolous.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Texas Tribune
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested that a judge jail former Congressman Beto O’Rourke for allegedly violating an injunction related to fundraising and speech at a rally, amid ongoing political battles over Texas Democrats' walkout to oppose a new congressional map. Paxton's actions are part of broader Republican efforts to end the walkout and push back against Democratic strategies, including lawsuits and attempts to extradite lawmakers.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS News
A Texas judge has temporarily barred Beto O'Rourke's PAC from funding Democratic lawmakers who left Texas to block a redistricting plan, amid allegations of deceptive fundraising and misuse of funds by the group, with O'Rourke and Paxton engaging in legal battles over the issue.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Texas Tribune
A Texas judge has temporarily barred Beto O’Rourke and his group, Powered by People, from fundraising or supporting Texas Democrats who left the state to block a new congressional map, amid legal challenges from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. O’Rourke filed a counter-lawsuit, claiming the investigation is a political attack, as the state seeks to enforce laws and procedures related to legislative quorum and redistricting.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the group Powered by People, led by Beto O’Rourke, over their involvement in the Democratic lawmakers' flight to prevent a quorum and block a gerrymandering effort, amid ongoing legal and political battles in Texas.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Texas Tribune
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Beto O’Rourke’s PAC, Powered by People, for allegedly funding Texas Democrats' out-of-state travel to break the legislative quorum and potentially violating campaign laws, amid ongoing political tensions over redistricting and legislative procedures.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
Beto O’Rourke is raising funds to support Texas Democrats who left the state to block GOP redistricting efforts, emphasizing the importance of the 2026 midterms and warning of potential authoritarian consequences if Democrats fail to counteract Republican redistricting strategies.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
Beto O'Rourke's PAC, Powered by People, is funding Texas Democratic lawmakers' efforts to leave the state and prevent the redistricting map from passing, supporting costs like lodging and transportation amid threats of legal and political repercussions, as part of a broader effort to oppose Republican redistricting plans.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Texas Tribune
Powered by People, a Democratic group founded by Beto O’Rourke, is funding Texas Democrats' efforts to break quorum in the state legislature to block a GOP redistricting plan, with significant financial support from national Democratic organizations and prominent donors, amid legal and political tensions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
Democratic Rep. Colin Allred is expected to announce his run against Sen. Ted Cruz for the Texas Senate seat this week. Allred, a former NFL player-turned-civil rights attorney, has been preparing for the run for months and has proven to be a prolific fundraiser. Although his current House seat is safely Democratic, Allred's decision to run for Senate sets up a potentially high-profile general election race next fall. Allred may follow Beto O'Rourke's model of raising his political cachet and building a massive donor list, even if he doesn't win.