Republican-aligned groups step up spending in Texas to support Attorney General Ken Paxton, after a period in which he was outspent by his Democratic rival. The New York Times and Newsweek report that Texas PAC, an organization aligned with Senate Republican leadership, has booked more than $51 million in advertising for Paxton.
The new advertising comes after months during which Paxton’s campaign faces greater financial pressure, with coverage indicating his opponent had been spending more heavily. Both outlets describe the spending as part of a broader effort by Republican networks to bolster Paxton’s position heading into the next phase of the race.
While the overall facts are consistent across both accounts—major Republican-aligned advertising purchases in support of Paxton and the reported total of more than $51 million—the framing differs slightly. The Times emphasizes the shift from being outspent to gaining a financial advantage, while Newsweek focuses on the scale of the new spending and the rallying of Republican groups behind him.
