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Texas AG Investigates O'Rourke's Nonprofit Amid Redistricting Controversy

8/7/2025

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Beto O'Rourke's nonprofit, Powered by People, accusing it of financing Democrats' flight to thwart Republican redistricting. Paxton suggests this could breach bribery laws. In response, O'Rourke argues their mission is to combat authoritarianism in Texas, while civil arrest warrants have been issued for the missing lawmakers.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Beto O'Rourke's nonprofit, Powered by People, accusing it of financing Democrats' flight to thwart Republican redistricting. Paxton suggests this could breach bribery laws. In response, O'Rourke argues their mission is to combat authoritarianism in Texas, while civil arrest warrants have been issued for the missing lawmakers.