Texas AG Paxton Investigates Soros-Backed PAC Over Democrat Bribery Claims

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into the Texas Majority PAC and Beto O’Rourke’s Powered by People PAC, both linked to billionaire George Soros, over allegations of illegal financial coordination and bribery of Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block Republican-led redistricting efforts. Paxton accuses these PACs of using Soros-funded resources to unlawfully pay lawmakers to abandon their legislative duties, which he describes as bribery and a violation of state law. The Texas Majority PAC, founded by O’Rourke’s former staffers, is alleged to be fundraising to support the lawmakers who left Texas to break quorum and stall the passage of redrawn congressional maps favoring Republicans. Paxton has ordered lawmakers to return to the Texas Capitol and indicated he will enforce arrest warrants for those who do not comply. Governor Greg Abbott has also filed a lawsuit seeking to remove Texas Democrat Caucus Chair Gene Wu from office due to his role in the walkout. These investigations are part of a broader battle over redistricting in Texas, with concerns about illegal practices and political maneuvering continuing to escalate.