# Elon Musk’s Ties to Texas Republicans Go Much Deeper Than the Midterms

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/elon-musks-ties-to-texas-republicans-go-much-deeper-than-the-midterms/
- Published: 2026-10-30T10:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T11:23:57+00:00
- Original publisher: Wired
- Original article: https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musks-ties-to-texas-republicans-go-much-deeper-than-the-midterms/
- Topics: Elections, Politics

## Key points

- Musk gave at least $158 million to groups backing Paxton.
- He donated $5 million to Abbott, his largest donor.
- Paxton’s office investigated organisations involved in disputes with Musk and X.

## Summary

Elon Musk has donated at least $158 million to super PACs supporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign and endorsed him on X. New state filings also show a $5 million donation to Governor Greg Abbott, making Musk Abbott’s largest donor; the contributions highlight the businessman’s growing influence in Texas politics.

The article says Musk’s political ties with Abbott and Paxton extend back several years, alongside Tesla and SpaceX’s moves to Texas and state support for his businesses. It describes episodes in which Paxton’s office opened investigations into Twitter, Media Matters and an advertising group after disputes involving Musk or X. Abbott is appealing a judge’s order to release 1,400 pages of correspondence with Musk to state representative Gina Hinojosa; a hearing is scheduled for 2 November, the day before the election.

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