By R.J. Morales | TX3DNews
The Libertarian Party of Texas has adopted a resolution pledging that it will neither accept nor support candidates who receive funding, independent expenditures, or other political support from AIPAC or what the party describes as foreign-connected political organizations.
While political parties often adopt resolutions addressing campaign finance or outside influence, party leaders say they intentionally chose to name AIPAC directly rather than use broader language.
“AIPAC was named because it is arguably the largest and most influential organization of its kind in American politics. We could have written the resolution in generic terms, but that would have danced around the most obvious example.”
The resolution was adopted June 10 by the Executive Committee of the Libertarian Party of Texas and announced to media outlets June 12 by Kenneth Feagins, the party’s deputy communications director.
Why AIPAC?
AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, is a U.S.-based pro-Israel advocacy organization.
Feagins said the party deliberately chose to identify AIPAC in the resolution rather than use broader language, pointing to recent congressional races where AIPAC and affiliated groups spent heavily to influence election outcomes.
“In Illinois alone this year, AIPAC and its affiliated groups spent tens of millions of dollars attempting to influence Democratic primary elections,” he said, citing recent primary spending. “At the same time, Americans watched more than $25 million pour into Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District primary against Thomas Massie.”
While AIPAC was named directly, Feagins said the resolution was intended to address a broader concern about outside political influence.
“Regardless of where it comes from, that level of outside influence should concern anyone who believes elected officials ought to be accountable to the voters they represent.”
AIPAC has long maintained that it is an American advocacy organization and is not required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
What the Resolution Says
The resolution states that the Libertarian Party of Texas will not support candidates who receive funding, independent expenditures, or other political support from AIPAC or foreign-connected political organizations. It also calls on AIPAC to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) when legally required.
“American elections should be decided by Americans. This resolution affirms that principle and sets a clear standard for what LPTexas expects from the candidates it supports. We will not accept or support candidates who take political support from AIPAC or any foreign-connected political organization,” said Libertarian Party of Texas Vice Chair Paul Darr.
Party officials described the measure as one of the strongest positions adopted by a state political party on foreign-connected political influence in elections.
No Texas Candidates Named
Party leaders said the resolution was adopted in response to broader concerns about foreign influence in elections rather than any Texas race. The resolution itself does not name any candidates.
“This resolution was not aimed at any specific candidate in Texas. It was adopted in response to concerns about foreign influence in American elections.”
The party plans to monitor campaign finance reports and outside spending as the 2026 election cycle progresses.
“We’ll be closely monitoring campaign finance reports and outside spending, and we’ll be sure voters know when candidates are receiving support covered by this resolution.”
Questions About Enforcement
The resolution does not specifically address independent expenditures made without a candidate’s involvement.
“Campaign finance law distinguishes between coordinated support and independent expenditures, and that distinction matters.”
Feagins said the resolution is aimed at candidates who seek, accept, or rely on such support.
“The resolution is intended to address candidates who accept, seek, or rely upon support from foreign-connected political organizations, not to create a blanket rule for every independent expenditure made without a candidate’s involvement.”
Looking Ahead to 2026
The press release included support for the resolution from Ted Brown, the Libertarian Party’s candidate for U.S. Senate.
“I strongly support this resolution. I am not beholden to any special interest groups, including AIPAC.”
Brown also said he opposes U.S. military and economic aid to Israel, as well as aid to other foreign countries.
Asked whether the issue could become a factor in Texas campaigns, Feagins said:
“Maybe. If it does, it will be because voters are asking the same questions we are about who is influencing American elections and whose interests are being represented.”
Editor’s Note: AIPAC has long described itself as a bipartisan American pro-Israel advocacy organization. The resolution and statements cited in this article reflect the positions of Libertarian Party of Texas officials and do not constitute findings by TX3DNews.