Paxton Moves to Jail O'Rourke for Violating Court Order on Fundraising Ban

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking to have Robert “Beto” O’Rourke jailed, accusing him of blatantly defying a court order that barred him from fundraising for Texas House Democrats who fled the state to break quorum. READ MORE.

State Rep. Brian Harrison: "The special sessions ends in 3 days. Where the hell are the arrests that were promised?!... the seats vacated!?... Oh ya... those were lies to try and distract you from the fact that Texas Republican leadership has been in bed with the Democrats for decades. Texans deserve better."

State Rep. Katrina Pierson: "As we await the Democratic Member's return to Texas, the Public Health Committee has taken up consideration of HB5 and THC policy. We expect to hear testimony on this bill throughout the rest of the day, as we seek to rightly navigate this contentious issue."

State Rep. Gene Wu: "People are so angry at Greg Abbott using the tragedy of the floods to play these political games. To take the suffering of these families and hold it out there like they're hostages is insane. Greg Abbott today, this very second, could take out his pen and send money to them out of his discretionary fund."

Governor Greg Abbott: "Texas' new congressional maps follow the law and reflect the will of the voters. It will ensure communities can choose leaders who share their values and priorities."

Paxton Moves to Jail O'Rourke for Violating Court Order on Fundraising Ban — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking to have Robert “Beto” O’Rourke jailed, accusing him of blatantly defying a court order that barred him from fundraising for Texas House Democrats who fled the state to break quorum.

Abbott Highlights Texas Efficiency After Floods vs California Fires — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) says his state’s response to recent catastrophic flooding outpaced California’s efforts following last year’s wildfires, citing speed, efficiency, and direct aid to victims.

Texas Senate Democrats Walk out on Redistricting Bill — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — This week, nine Texas Senate Democrats staged a walkout during debate on Senate Bill 4, the mid-decade redistricting bill.

Cornyn Joins GOP Attack on O’Rourke Weeks After Paxton Took Legal Action — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn’s (R) recent call for a Department of Justice investigation into Beto O’Rourke and his PAC, Powered by People, came notably after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) and Governor Greg Abbott (R) had already taken action on the issue.

Texas Puts Parents in Control with App Store Accountability Act — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — At a ceremony in Amarillo, Texas, Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed Senate Bill 2420, the App Store Accountability Act, into law, marking a significant move to protect minors’ online safety and restore parental authority over digital access.

Texas Clean Energy Slows Down in 2025 — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — According to energy platform Cleanview, the pace of new clean energy installations in Texas has slowed sharply in 2025, which reflects a nationwide cooling in solar, wind, and battery capacity growth.

AI Surge Threatens Texas Electricity Prices — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas electricity prices rose 4.4% over the past year. Despite the rise being a smaller increase than the national average, experts warn that a surge in energy-hungry data centers tied to artificial intelligence (AI) could significantly increase costs in Texas.

Paxton Moves to Jail O'Rourke for Violating Court Order on Fundraising Ban — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

Texas Democrats Weigh Return to State in Redistricting Fight — By Joe Lovinger and Julie Fine for Yahoo Finance

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina