Paxton donation ties political action to Big 12 clash over Texas Tech’s Sorsby case
TL;DR
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reportedly received a $274,300 donation from Cody Campbell, chair of Texas Tech’s Board of Regents, one day before threatening to sue the Big 12 over sanctions related to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility after a court injunction allowed him to play; the Big 12 sought a federal ruling to enforce its bylaws amid NCAA gambling violations, Sorsby later withdrew from Tech as the NFL paused the 2026 draft, and Campbell defended TTU’s handling as upholding student welfare.
- Cody Campbell donated to Ken Paxton. Soon after, the Texas AG threatened Big 12 USA Today
- Texas Tech chair donated $275K to Ken Paxton day before AG intervened in Brendan Sorsby saga The Texas Tribune
- Texas Tech booster donated $274K one day before Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Brendan Sorsby letter The New York Times
- Texas Tech Board Chair Donated to Paxton Before Sorsby Intervention Inside Higher Ed
- Texas Tech booster contributed funds to state AG prior intervention in Sorsby legal fight AL.com
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