Texas Campaign Finance: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, AG Ken Paxton Raise Millions Ahead of Impeachment Trial

Texas Campaign Finance: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, AG Ken Paxton Raise Millions Ahead of Impeachment Trial
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at the "Save America" rally in Robstown, Texas, on Oct. 22, 2022. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
Jana J. Pruet
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who leads the state Senate and is presiding over Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial, received $3 million in support from Fort Worth-based Defend Texas Liberty PAC.

The PAC, led by former state Rep. Jonathan Strickland (R), made a $1 million donation, along with a $2 million loan, to Mr. Patrick’s campaign fund, according to the campaign finance report published on July 19.

Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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