Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will address young conservatives at the University of North Texas next November, stepping into the increasingly heated battleground of campus politics where state officials are throwing their weight — and money — behind right-leaning student organizations.
Paxton’s November 10, 2025, appearance at UNT’s Turning Point USA chapter comes as the conservative student organization enjoys unprecedented backing from Texas leadership. The event will be held in the Lyceum Theater at the University Union Building in Denton, beginning at 7:00 p.m., with preferred seating reserved for students while remaining open to the public, according to an announcement from the Attorney General’s office.
“The Left, which includes many radical professors and university administrators, has tried to silence and even punish young conservatives for speaking out for their beliefs,” Paxton said in a statement. “I am honored to join the UNT Turning Point chapter to continue to show these conservatives that they are not alone and that they are on the right side of history in this fight for truth and freedom.”
Million-Dollar Push for Conservative Campus Presence
The attorney general’s upcoming appearance aligns with a broader push by Texas officials to bolster conservative student organizations. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has pledged $1 million from his campaign funds to expand Turning Point USA chapters to every college and high school campus across Texas.
Why such substantial financial backing? The initiative gained momentum following the assassination of TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk, after which the organization reportedly received 135,000 requests to establish new chapters. Patrick hasn’t stopped at his own contribution, actively encouraging other Texans to donate to what he characterizes as a crucial cause.
The aggressive expansion of TPUSA comes as conservatives nationwide claim that educational institutions have become hostile environments for right-leaning viewpoints — a narrative Paxton explicitly embraces in his statement about the UNT event.
School District Investigations Closed
Meanwhile, Paxton has recently concluded investigations into two North Texas school districts he had accused of illegal electioneering. Garland ISD and Northwest ISD were under scrutiny for allegedly using taxpayer funds to promote Voter-Approval Tax Rate Elections (VATRE), a practice prohibited under Texas law.
The statute is clear: “The board of trustees of an independent school district may not use state or local funds or other resources of the district to electioneer for or against any candidate, measure, or political party.”
Both investigations have now been closed, as reported by local media. The Garland ISD measure is expected to generate $56 million earmarked for education and safety improvements, while Northwest ISD’s $12 million VATRE aims to reduce class sizes and boost teacher compensation.
The dual narrative of Paxton’s activities — speaking to conservative students while simultaneously monitoring public education funding — illustrates the complex intersection of education, politics, and free speech that continues to define much of Texas’ public discourse.
As conservative organizations like Turning Point USA gain prominent backing from state officials, questions remain about how this will shape campus dialogue in the years ahead. What started as student activism has evolved into a movement with substantial political and financial support — and Texas leadership appears determined to ensure its continued growth.
