A judge has expanded a temporary restraining order against former U.S. Representative Robert "Beto" O’Rourke and ActBlue, following a motion filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The order prohibits O’Rourke, his nonprofit organization, and ActBlue from raising funds for Democratic lawmakers who are blocking flood relief and redistricting legislation in the Texas House. Despite the original and expanded restraining orders, O’Rourke admitted to sending $1 million to Democrats and soliciting additional funds, leading to a contempt hearing initially scheduled for August 26 but later postponed to September 2. Attorney General Paxton’s team is actively opposing O’Rourke’s efforts to halt the state’s bribery investigation related to his fundraising activities. Critics have characterized O’Rourke’s fundraising as potentially violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The legal proceedings center on allegations that O’Rourke’s actions constitute improper support for Democratic lawmakers obstructing legislative processes in Texas.