Texas Judge Blocks O'Rourke's PAC Funding | JQJO

A Texas judge temporarily blocked Beto O'Rourke's PAC, Powered by People, from funding Democratic state lawmakers who left Texas to prevent a Republican-backed redistricting plan. Attorney General Ken Paxton sued, alleging deceptive fundraising and bribery. O'Rourke countersued, accusing Paxton of silencing dissent. The order prevents the PAC from covering travel and lodging for the absent lawmakers for two weeks. A separate lawsuit seeks to declare the absent lawmakers' seats vacant.