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Texas Tech chair donated $275K to Ken Paxton day before AG intervened in Brendan Sorsby saga
Summary by Spring Editorial Desk Kayla Guo, Texas Tribune , as published by Houston Public Media
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Campbell's actions have drawn attention due to a donation he made to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
A Texas Tech booster has been involved in a recent development related to the state's attorney general. Cody Campbell, a major supporter of the university and a significant donor to the Republican party, has been a vocal defender of Brendan Sorsby. Campbell's actions have drawn attention due to a donation he made to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The donation, totaling $275,000, was made the day before Paxton intervened in a matter involving Sorsby. Further details about this situation are available from Houston Public Media, including the context surrounding Sorsby's case and the legal battle he is facing.
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Category: local Published: July 16, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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