Former congressman Beto O'Rourke defended his group's funding of Texas Democrats who fled the state to block redistricting, telling CNN the strategy was worth the cost.

As Texas Republicans continue to push for congressional redistricting in the legislature’s special session, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launches an investigation into Beto O’Rourke’s political action committee.

Paxton has launched an investigation into Beto O'Rourke's PAC, accusing it of illegally funding House Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote.