January 15, 2020      10:20 AM

Chairman Martinez Fischer invests $350,000 in his PAC aimed at flipping Texas House seats

He’s also issuing another $100,000 challenge: “Every single dollar will be leveraged and directly invested in campaigns,” he said

Texas House Business and Industry Committee Chairman Trey Martinez Fischer on Wednesday told Quorum Report he’s transferring $350,000 to his PAC, called One Texas, surpassing his initial pledge of $100,000 with the goal of supporting Democratic candidates in swing districts.

“One Texas is off to a great start and this groundswell of support sends a clear message ahead of the 2020 elections: the stakes have never been higher, and Democrats are rising to meet the challenge. I am so encouraged by this momentum that I have decided to double-down with another $100,000 challenge,” Martinez Fischer said in a written statement.

“In 2021, the Texas House will face tremendous challenges, among them redistricting, health care, and maintaining our financial commitments to public education. Only a strong Democratic majority will ensure that the interests of Texas families remain our top legislative priority,” Martinez Fischer said. “I look forward to working alongside my Democratic partners to safeguard our incumbents and flip the nine seats needed to restore proven Democratic leadership to the Texas House.”

By Scott Braddock

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