Who really controls Greg Abbott? The Texas governor’s war on public schools is bankrolled by donors who want a Christian state Salon · 17h ago
Texas GOP in civil war over Nick Fuentes New Texas Republican row blows up after prominent PAC hosts speaker who praised Hitler Salon · Oct 10, 2023
Conservative PAC leader’s meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes leads to condemnations, escalates GOP infighting House Speaker Dade Phelan called on Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other officials to redirect any money they received from the PAC. Patrick called on Phelan to resign. The Texas Tribune · Oct 9, 2023
Influential Texas activist Jonathan Stickland hosted white supremacist Nick Fuentes at office near Fort Worth The Texas Tribune also observed Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi outside the building, but he denied meeting Fuentes and denounced him. The Texas Tribune · Oct 8, 2023
US ‘university’ spreads climate lies and receives millions from rightwing donors PragerU is not accredited but has become a key tool in pushing false claims to youngsters – and raked in $200m from 2018 to 2022 The Guardian - US · Sep 6, 2023
Texas fracking billionaire brothers fuel rightwing media with millions of dollars Farris and Dan Wilks’ deep pockets fund climate denialism education, conservative politicians and pro-fossil fuel projects The Guardian - US · Sep 5, 2023
Kyle Rittenhouse launches nonprofit with far-right Texans as he ramps up political engagement in the state The activist known for shooting Black Lives Matter protesters in 2020 has created the Rittenhouse Foundation, which promises to fight for gun rights and includes leaders who have close ties to ultraconservative megadonors from West Texas. The Texas Tribune · Aug 16, 2023
Billionaires fight to save Ken Paxton Supporters have risen to Paxton’s defense in impeachment, fueled by the deep pockets of oil-rich West Texas donors Salon · Jul 25, 2023
Ken Paxton’s far-right billionaire backers are fighting hard to save him With the attorney general’s impeachment trial set for September, supporters have risen to Paxton’s defense, fueled by the deep pockets of oil-rich West Texas donors. The Texas Tribune · Jul 24, 2023