Overview

• Paxton filed an amended petition Friday asking a court to terminate Powered by People’s charter under Texas law.
• The amended filing accuses the PAC of bribery and hindering fugitive apprehension by raising funds for Democrats who fled Texas to block a GOP redistricting plan.
• A federal judge in Fort Worth has already issued a temporary injunction barring the group from fundraising for the absent lawmakers, and Paxton has sought O’Rourke’s arrest for alleged violations.
• Powered by People responded with a counter-suit, claiming Paxton’s actions are politically motivated attempts to derail O’Rourke’s potential Senate campaign.
• Courts in Fort Worth will consider permanent injunctions, contempt charges and the charter-revocation request at hearings scheduled later this week.