House speaker’s Christian nationalist ties spark first amendment fears Mike Johnson’s links to key leaders prompts alarm he might try to erode elements of constitution on separation of church and state The Guardian - US · Dec 22, 2023
Texas GOP wars with itself over Nazis Texas Republicans called it "Marxist" to bar members from associating with Holocaust deniers Salon · Dec 5, 2023
Texas GOP chair stays silent on allies’ connections to antisemitic extremists Matt Rinaldi has been defiant amid calls for him to cut ties with political ally Jonathan Stickland after meeting with white supremecist Nick Fuentes. Rinaldi is also accused of embracing antisemitic leaders of a new young Republicans organization. The Texas Tribune · Oct 27, 2023
What to know about Nick Fuentes, the white supremacist who was just hosted by a major Texas PAC leader Fuentes often praises Adolf Hitler and has publicly fantasized about marrying a 16-year-old. Last week, he visited the office of a Texas operative who runs a deep-pocketed political group. The Texas Tribune · Oct 10, 2023
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
Primary threats loom over House Republicans as lawmakers again consider school vouchers Gov. Greg Abbott promised that if House Republicans block school choice again, he’d go after them in the primaries 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
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
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 · May 26, 2023
Texas GOPer hires anti-LGBTQ extremist Rep. Tony Tinderholt hired Jake Neidert as his office’s legislative director amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ violence Salon · Dec 16, 2022
The Texas Tribune · Dec 16, 2022 Texas GOP lawmaker hires Christian nationalist who called for drag show attendees to be executed State Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington, hired Jake Neidert, 22, last month as his office’s legislative director amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ violence and rhetoric and ahead of an impending legislative session that is expected to focus heavily on anti-trans bills.
Texas Observer · Feb 9, 2022 Hard-Right Megadonors Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks Pump Millions Into GOP Primary Wars Texas’ biggest right-wing benefactors are throwing fuel on the GOP primary fire.