GoKawiilMusk donates $158M to Paxton PACs, $5M to Abbott ahead of Texas elections
FEC and state filings show Elon Musk has given at least $158 million to super PACs backing Texas attorney general Ken Paxton's Senate bid and $5 million directly to Governor Greg Abbott's reelection campaign, making Musk Abbott's largest donor. A judge this week ruled Abbott illegally blocked a lawmaker's request to view 1,400 pages of his correspondence with Musk, ordering their release; Abbott has appealed, with a hearing set for November 2, the day before the election.
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The scale of Musk's spending suggests he has become one of the most influential financial backers in Texas politics, potentially shaping outcomes in races both parties see as unexpectedly competitive. The fight over Abbott's communications with Musk could reveal how closely the governor's office has coordinated with a private billionaire, which opponents may use to question transparency and influence in state government.
- Musk gave at least $158 million to super PACs supporting Ken Paxton's Senate campaign.
- Musk donated $5 million to Greg Abbott, becoming his top donor, per state filings.
- A judge ordered release of 1,400 pages of Abbott-Musk correspondence; Abbott is appealing before Election Day.
Source: wired.com — Tess Owen, 2026-10-30
Published there as: “Elon Musk’s Ties to Texas Republicans Go Much Deeper Than the Midterms”
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