The Texas redistricting battle has a brand new twist, with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton moving to hold Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke in contempt of court.
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Paxton’s motion accuses O’Rourke of violating a temporary restraining order issued on August 8, 2025, which barred him and his political group, Powered by People, from raising funds for Texas Democratic lawmakers who have fled the state to block a GOP redistricting plan.
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Paxton’s argument centers on O’Rourke continuing to raise money for the absent Democrats less than 24 hours after the court imposed the order. The restraining order explicitly prohibited fundraising through political platforms like ActBlue for non-political expenses—such as out-of-state travel, lodging, dining, or the daily fines lawmakers face for unexcused absences during legislative sessions.
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