Paxton accuses the PAC, started in 2019 by former U.S. Congressman Beto O’Rourke, of “potentially operating an illegal financial influence scheme to bribe runaway Democrats.” ...

Paxton responded on social media: “Cry more, lib.” The lawsuit against O’Rourke and his group is part of a larger effort to drag Democratic lawmakers back to Texas.

Cornyn has also accused Ken Paxton of not being aggressive enough toward Texas Democrats who recently left the state to block a GOP redistricting effort. Despite those liabilities, voters have ...