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Texas GOP in civil war over Nick Fuentes

New Texas Republican row blows up after prominent PAC hosts speaker who praised Hitler

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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

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

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Dan Patrick defends taking $3 million from pro-Paxton group ahead of trial

The lieutenant governor said that he took just as much from “the other side,” including donors aligned with Texans for Lawsuit Reform, which Paxton has labeled a political enemy.

The Texas Tribune

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

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For Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial is a legacy-defining test

In the lead up to Tuesday’s trial, Patrick has been under tremendous scrutiny and pressure as Paxton allies and opponents search for signs of which way he may be leaning

The Texas Tribune

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

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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

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

Pro-Paxton group gives $3 million to impeachment trial judge Dan Patrick

Defend Texas Liberty was the lieutenant governor’s largest benefactor in late June, providing a $1 million donation and $2 million loan to his campaign.

The Texas Tribune

Donald Trump Jr., conservative Republicans ride to Ken Paxton’s defense on eve of impeachment vote

Supporters of the attorney general portray Saturday’s impeachment vote as a political witch hunt meant to sideline President Joe Biden’s biggest headache.

The Texas Tribune

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