Attorney General Ken Paxton is gearing up to address a crowd at Texas Tech University, hosted by the school's Turning Point USA chapter. Set for Tuesday, October 7, the event at Cook's Garage in Lubbock stands as the latest stop in Paxton's ongoing engagement with conservative youth. According to a Texas Attorney General's press release from his office, Paxton shared his eagerness "to join the young patriots at Texas Tech University—one of the greatest schools in the country that is filled with so many fantastic leaders who are the future of Texas and our great nation." The Attorney General's visit follows a recent event in Houston where Paxton spoke with a Turning Point USA group at Stratford High School, highlighting his support for conservative student organizations.
The upcoming event in Lubbock is not exclusive to Texas Tech students and alumni. The general public is welcome, with a special seating arrangement promised for students. After facing backlash from what his office described as "radical leftists," Paxton remains steadfast, prepared to stand with these "Red Raiders," cheering on as they boldly hold tight to their conservative values. According to the Texas Attorney General's press release, he stated, "I am honored to get to stand with these Red Raiders and encourage them to fearlessly champion their conservative values."
While the Attorney General's office has touted the event as a platform for students to engage in civic discourse, some community members express concerns over the potential for increased division on campus. Tensions were notably high at the Stratford High School event, where some students faced criticism for establishing a Turning Point USA chapter. Texas Tech's event aims to create dialogue and promote conservative ideals, but detractors worry about the implications for campus harmony.
Set to open its doors at 6:00 p.m. CT, with the event kicking off an hour later, Cook's Garage is prepared to welcome attendees at 11002 US-84, Lubbock, TX 79407. All are encouraged to attend, as noted in the Texas Attorney General's announcement, to hear directly from Paxton and potentially other speakers about the core values that drive their brand of conservatism, laid out for an audience poised to inherit the mantle of leadership in Texas and beyond.
