A super PAC backing Republican Ken Paxton is using AI-powered robocalls to attack Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race. The robocalls accuse Talarico of taking money from AI data center groups, though the super PAC itself is funded by Elon Musk, who runs an AI company.
Where
Statewide
When
Oct. 29, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Contribution to super PAC$10 million2Who pays or receives it: Elon Musk
Who's involved
Super PAC (unnamed)Organization running AI robocalls
Ken PaxtonRepublican candidate
James TalaricoDemocrat candidate
Elon MuskFunder of super PAC
The facts
Super PAC backing Paxton used AI-powered robocalls to attack Talarico.2
AI robocalls accused Talarico of taking money from AI data center groups.2
Elon Musk contributed $10 million to the super PAC.2
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