“Democrat runaways are likely accepting Beto Bribes to underwrite their jet-setting sideshow in far-flung places and misleadingly raising political funds to pay for personal expenses,” said Attorney General Paxton.
“This out-of-state, cowardly cabal is abandoning their constitutional duties. I will not allow failed political has-beens to buy off Texas elected officials. I’ll see you in court, Beto.”
On Thursday, a Texas district court issued a temporary restraining order against O’Rourke and Powered by People, stopping all unlawful fundraising and expenditures while Paxton’s lawsuit moves forward.
According to the order, the court found the conduct amounted to “false, misleading, or deceptive acts” under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and violated multiple state laws, including the Texas Penal Code and Election Code.
The judge noted that Texas consumers were misled into donating to what they believed was a political cause, only for their money to fund hotels, dining, and travel for absentee lawmakers shirking their constitutional duties.
The TRO specifically bars O’Rourke and Powered by People from:
- Using political funds to pay for out-of-state travel, hotels, or meals for unexcused legislators during a special session.
- Paying fines levied against absent lawmakers.
- Raising funds for any non-political purposes through ActBlue or similar platforms.
- Offering travel, lodging, or meals to induce legislators to violate their duties.
- Removing funds or property from Texas during the lawsuit.
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