Trump’s MAGA Inc. Dumps $10 Million Into Texas Senate Showdown

In a move that’s already raising eyebrows on Capitol Hill, the Trump‑backed super PAC MAGA Inc. filed paperwork this weekend showing it will spend at least $10 million on the Texas Senate contest.

According to a Federal Election Commission filing, half of that money – $5 million – will be used to promote the candidacy of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, while the other half is earmarked for attack ads against his Democratic rival, James Talarico.

“High‑tax Talarico wants to take money out of Texans’ pockets,” said Alex Pfeiffer, the PAC’s spokesperson, when asked about the strategy. “MAGA Inc. is going to make sure Texas voters hear about Talarico’s radical policies and choose Paxton for the U.S. Senate.”

This isn’t MAGA Inc.’s first foray into a midterm race, but it’s by far the biggest one yet. Last year the super PAC spent roughly $1.7 million across the nation, and earlier in 2026 it only put $827,000 into South Carolina Senator Darline Graham’s campaign. By contrast, the current $10 million pledge marks a sharp escalation as the November elections loom.

Trump himself hinted at a massive war chest behind Republican candidates, telling reporters that the super PAC could tap “between $400 million and $500 million of its roughly $1 billion in available funds” to help the GOP. “I’m going to spend whatever amount of money necessary to try and help us,” he said.

Paxton clinched the GOP nomination after a runoff that unseated incumbent Senator John Cornyn, while Talarico secured the Democratic ticket by beating Rep. Jasmine Crockett in a March primary. The Texas seat is widely viewed as a potential swing point for control of the Senate, where Republicans currently hold a 53‑47 edge.

With the campaign now super‑charged by a ten‑million‑dollar infusion, both sides are expected to double‑down on messaging. For Paxton, the focus will be on highlighting his record as attorney general; for Talarico, the challenge will be to counter the onslaught of attack ads aimed at his tax record and policy positions.