Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only)
Texas PAC
FEC committee C00960211. Last filed October 17, 2026.
FEC C00960211Last filed 2026-10-17Totals through 2026-09-30
The short version
- Raised $158.0M and spent $131.8M in the 2026 cycle, through September 30, 2026.
- Biggest target: $77.8M opposing James Talarico.
- $147.1M in general election independent expenditures reported in 24 and 48 hour notices.
- Largest donor on record: SLF PAC (PAC), $158.0M.
What it is
Texas PAC is registered with the FEC as a super PAC. In 2026 it has reported $147.1M in independent expenditures across 1 races, 100% of it helping Republicans.
100% of its money
from one donor
A super PAC can raise unlimited amounts from individuals, companies, unions and other groups. It cannot give money directly to candidates or coordinate its spending with them. It spends independently, mostly on ads.
Who is behind it
Affiliated with the Senate Leadership Fund, the main super PAC allied with Senate Republican leaders, per The Texas Tribune Source
Issues it says it stands for
- Supporting Ken Paxton and opposing James Talarico in the Texas Senate race
- CNN reports its ads attacked Talarico on transgender policy using a slogan recycled from the 2024 Trump campaign
- Thune called Talarico an "extreme candidate"
Source: www.cnn.com. These are the group's own stated positions or the subjects of its ads as reported, not an FEC record.
Registration
| Type | Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only) |
|---|---|
| Connected organization | None |
| Treasurer | Hobbs, Cabell |
| Registered in | Texas |
| First filed with the FEC | August 28, 2026 |
| Website | www.texaspac.org |
Who it supports and opposes
Independent expenditures from its 24 and 48 hour notices, 2026 cycle.
| Position | Candidate | Race | General | Primary or other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppose | James Talarico D | TX Senate | $77.8M | $0 |
| Support | Ken Paxton R | TX Senate | $69.3M | $0 |
Who funds it
Donor mix
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PACs and other political committees | $158.0M | 100% |
| Total raised | $158.0M | 100% |
FEC committee totals, 2026 cycle, through September 30, 2026. The 10 largest donors include recent electronic filings, so their share can run ahead of these totals.
100% from 10 donors
Largest named donors
| Donor | Type | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLF PAC | PAC Recent filing | $158.0M | 2 |
Built from the largest receipts in reports filed electronically through September 24, 2026 (marked "Recent filing").
Primary Sources
- FEC committee page: fec.gov/data/committee/C00960211
- FEC filings: all reports filed by Texas PAC
- Independent expenditures: fec.gov
- Receipts: fec.gov