The attorney general accused the organization of running a financial influence scheme that convinced Texas Democrats to leave the state.

As Texas Republicans continue to push for congressional redistricting in the legislature’s special session, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launches an investigation into Beto O’Rourke’s political action committee.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wednesday that he's launched an investigation into a political action committee founded by Beto O'Rourke, accusing the group of illegally financing out-of-state travel for Texas House Democrats who fled the state in an effort to block a redistricting vote.