Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only)
Texas Forever
FEC committee C00962308. Last filed October 19, 2026.
FEC C00962308Last filed 2026-10-19Totals through 2026-09-30
The short version
- Raised $2.2M and spent $2.1M in the 2026 cycle, through September 30, 2026.
- Biggest target: $10.9M opposing Ken Paxton.
- $10.9M in general election independent expenditures reported in 24 and 48 hour notices.
- Largest donor on record: SMP (PAC), $2.2M.
What it is
Texas Forever is registered with the FEC as a super PAC, connected to SMP. In 2026 it has reported $10.9M in independent expenditures across 1 races, 100% of it helping Democrats.
100% of its money
from one donor
- Texas Forever ← $2.2M from SMP (100% of its reported receipts)
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
Affiliate of Senate Majority PAC, per SMP's own Sept. 29, 2026 announcement and its FEC registration (affiliated committee: SMP) Source
Issues it says it stands for
- Opposing Ken Paxton: first ad "TX Sweetheart Deal" says Paxton's office offered a man charged with child sexual abuse a plea deal with one day in jail
Source: senatemajority.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 | SMP |
| Treasurer | Koob, Chris |
| Registered in | DC |
| First filed with the FEC | September 24, 2026 |
Who it supports and opposes
Independent expenditures from its 24 and 48 hour notices, 2026 cycle.
| Position | Candidate | Race | General | Primary or other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppose | Ken Paxton R | TX Senate | $10.9M | $0 |
Who funds it
Donor mix
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Transfers from affiliated committees | $2.2M | 100% |
| Total raised | $2.2M | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMP | PAC Recent filing | $2.2M | 1 |
Built from the largest receipts in reports filed electronically through September 29, 2026 (marked "Recent filing").
Primary Sources
- FEC committee page: fec.gov/data/committee/C00962308
- FEC filings: all reports filed by Texas Forever
- Independent expenditures: fec.gov
- Receipts: fec.gov