Amarillo businessman Alex Fairly is making waves in Texas politics with a move that has stunned conservatives across the state. With a whopping $20 million initial investment, Fairly has launched a brand new political action committee (PAC).
Fairly’s Texan Republican Leadership Fund PAC is dedicated to championing conservative leadership and holding progressive Republican legislators accountable.
Fairly’s frustration with “lukewarm Republicans cutting backroom deals with Democrats” inspired his bold move—a sentiment mirrored by Houston’s Second Baptist Church pastor, Dr. Ed Young, who famously said “we better throw those [progressive] bums out of office.”
Likewise, in a recent interview with Fox News, Fairly emphasized, “We need to elect leaders who will stand up for conservative principles and not compromise with the left.”
This commitment aligns with the broader movement championed by President-elect Donald Trump, who has galvanized conservatives to demand authenticity and accountability from their representatives.
The Texas Republican Leadership Fund is a call to action for conservatives across the state. Fairly has expressed that the PAC will not tolerate Republicans who support Democrat-backed candidates for leadership positions.
“Democrats don’t give their votes away for free; they want things in return,” Fairly pointed out. “We end up with a House that’s not really run by the majority. It’s co-run by Democrats and a minority of Republicans. This time, we’re bringing this out into the light.”
The Panhandle businessman’s stance reflects the growing impatience among conservatives who feel betrayed by elected officials straying from the values they were chosen to uphold. His PAC aims to address these concerns by ensuring that resources are available to support a “true Republican majority” in the Texas Legislature.
Fairly’s $20 million pledge positions the Texas Republican Leadership Fund as a formidable entity among state PACs. This figure rivals the financial might of long-standing organizations like Texans for Lawsuit Reform and the Associated Republicans of Texas.
The $20 million is not the first significant political contribution Fairly has made. Some dub him an emerging conservative megadonor, and he has previously supported figures like Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Further, his financial influence extends beyond politics. Fairly has donated tens of millions to West Texas A&M University to establish an institute promoting “Panhandle values.”
The timing of the PAC launch coincides with a critical leadership battle in the Texas House of Representatives. While state Rep. David Cook has secured the GOP caucus nomination for speaker, other Republicans have hinted at alliances with Democrats. Fairly’s group has pledged to hold accountable any Republican legislator who undermines the conservative agenda by siding with Democrats.
“Every Republican House member should be strongly opposed to a minority band of Republicans teaming up with Democrats to cut a joint governing agreement,” Fairly declared.
“In spite of the progress made in this past election cycle… toward conservative priorities, there may still be work to do in the next primary cycle. These funds will be available to help expand a true Republican majority.”
Fairly’s efforts exemplify a broader push to eliminate RINOs (“Republicans in Name Only”) and ensure that the party’s representatives genuinely reflect its values. “