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AUSTIN - Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has pledged $1 million in campaign funds to the goal of putting a Turning Point USA chapter on every college and high school campus in the state.

The announcement comes a day after Patrick and state AG Ken Paxton announced their intent to speak at state events for the conservative group, which was founded by activist Charlie Kirk .

TPUSA in every Texas school

Patrick's Friday announcement said he's committing $1 million from his campaign, in hopes that other Texans will donate to the cause as well.

The lieutenant governor said 135,000 requests have been made to start new TPUSA chapters since Kirk's assassination, and he wants Texas to lead to charge.

He mentioned his and Paxton's plans to speak at a TPUSA event at the University of

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