Judge expands Paxton restraining order against O’Rourke over Texas Dems fundraising
- A judge expanded a restraining order against Robert O'Rourke and his organization, Powered by People, due to allegations of deceptive fundraising practices for Texas lawmakers who fled the state.
- Judge Megan Fahey ruled that the organization raised funds under false pretenses, violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
- A hearing is scheduled for September 2, 2025, to consider a potential injunction, with the restraining order remaining effective until September 5, 2025.
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AG Paxton asks court to throw Beto O'Rourke behind bars and revoke charter for his PAC
The fight over redistricting in Texas has led to the state attorney general calling for the arrest of former congressman Beto O'Rourke (D) over his support of the fleeing Democrats.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused O'Rourke of violating state laws by deceiving donors to his political action committee and using the donations to help Democrats avoid a vote in the legislature.'Defendants are raising and utilizing political contributions fro…
Beto O’Rourke PAC donated more than $1M to Dems during redistricting battle
Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke announced on Saturday that his political group, Powered by People, donated more than $1 million to Texas Democrats during a special session in which they walked out to deny Republicans the quorum they needed to…
Judge Expands Texas AG’s Restraining Order Over Texas Democrats’ Fundraising - The Thinking Conservative
Judge ruled to expand restraining order against “Beto” O'Rourke over fundraising efforts for Democratic lawmakers who left Texas amid redistricting battle. The post Judge Expands Texas AG’s Restraining Order Over Texas Democrats’ Fundraising appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.
Judge Expands Texas AG’s Restraining Order Over Texas Democrats’ Fundraising
A judge on Saturday ruled to expand a restraining order against former congressman Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke (D-Texas) and his political organization over its fundraising efforts for Democratic lawmakers who left Texas amid a state House battle over redistricting. In the order, Judge Megan Fahey wrote that O’Rourke, also a presidential candidate in the 2020 election, cannot send money out of Texas. She ruled in favor of Texas Attorney Gener…
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