Beto O'Rourke's group helping front costs of bolting Texas House Democrats
Source: ABC News
August 6, 2025, 7:49 AM
Former United States Rep. Beto O'Rourke's political action committee, Powered by People, has been a key funder of Texas Democrats in their mission to leave their home state in hopes of preventing Republicans from implementing a new Congressional map that they view as rigged.
Powered by People, a voter registration and mobilization group, has been donating to the Texas House Democratic Caucus -- not members directly, or for any line-item expense -- to help cover upfront costs for the group, such as lodging and transportation, an O'Rourke spokesperson told ABC News.
O'Rourke has been in regular touch with House Democrats since President Donald Trump suggested that Texas Republicans shift five congressional districts in their favor. Powered by People has been putting funds aside since Trump's directive, and O'Rourke assured the caucus in the weeks leading up to the potential vote, if they wished to leave the state, they would have his support, both in rhetoric and cash.
"We will have the backs of these heroic state lawmakers for as long as it takes to stop Trump's power grab," O'Rourke said in a statement to ABC News.
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