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

Paxton has launched an investigation into Beto O'Rourke's PAC, accusing it of illegally funding House Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote.

Former congressman Beto O'Rourke defended his group's funding of Texas Democrats who fled the state to block redistricting, telling CNN the strategy was worth the cost.