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Texas Tech chair donated $275K to Ken Paxton day before AG intervened in Brendan Sorsby saga
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk The Texas Tribune
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
A significant donation was made to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The chair of Texas Tech's board donated $275,000 to Paxton. This donation is notable due to its timing, as it occurred the day…
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Key takeaway The chair of Texas Tech's board donated $275,000 to Paxton.
A significant donation was made to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The chair of Texas Tech's board donated $275,000 to Paxton. This donation is notable due to its timing, as it occurred the day before Paxton intervened in a matter involving Brendan Sorsby. Further details about the donation and Paxton's intervention can be found through The Texas Tribune, which reported on the matter.
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Category: News Published: July 16, 2026 Source: The Texas Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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