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Texas Tech chair donated $275K to Ken Paxton day before AG intervened in Brendan Sorsby saga
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Kayla Guo , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Campaign finance records show the contribution was nearly $275,000.
A significant donation was made to support Attorney General Ken Paxton's bid for US Senate. Campaign finance records show the contribution was nearly $275,000. This large sum was given by a prominent figure at Texas Tech University.
The donation is notable due to the timing of an event involving the university. Around the same time, the Attorney General's office took action in a matter related to a Texas Tech athlete. Further details about the donation and the related events can be found through local news sources, including KOSA CBS7.
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Category: local Published: July 16, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A significant donation was made to support Attorney General Ken Paxton's bid for US Senate. Campaign finance records show the contribution was nearly $275,000. This large sum was given by a prominent…
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