# Texas Transgender Mailers Mystery

> Texas right-wing media spreads fake transgender mailers to trigger voter outrage.
- Title: Texas Transgender Mailers Mystery · Salon | Shortify
- Summary: Texas right-wing media spreads fake transgender mailers to trigger voter outrage.
- Keywords: texas, transgender, right-wing media, mailers, james talarico, ken paxton, transgender education network of texas, fox news, jd vance, jessie watters, republican women's caucus fund, john braun
- Source: Salon — https://salon.com/2026/10/31/right-wing-media-and-the-mystery-of-texas-transgender-mailers
- Author: Sophia Tesfaye
- Published: 2026-10-31T10:30:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: texas, transgender, right-wing media, mailers, james talarico, ken paxton, transgender education network of texas, fox news, jd vance, jessie watters, republican women's caucus fund, john braun
## Texas Mailers Scandal
Texas Republicans sent fake transgender mailers to trigger voter outrage.
## Vice President Response
Vice President JD Vance called the transgender mailer a perverted letter and promised federal investigation.
## Fox News Promotion
Fox News host Jesse Watters promoted the scandal on social media with a viral post.
## Fake Mailer Details
The mailers directed readers to the Transgender Education Network of Texas website while inserting child emancipation advice.
## Real Organization Disavows
The real Transgender Education Network of Texas disavowed the mailer materials.
## Text Message Origin
The text messages were sent on behalf of the Republican Women’s Caucus Fund and John Braun.
## Texas Court Block
Texas Supreme Court blocked release of text message evidence to prevent political interference.
## Republican Funding
The mailers were funded through a Republican campaign network with ties to Elon Musk.
## Vice President Claims
Vice President Vance claimed James Talarico has a 'weird fascination with trans kids' and defends transgender rights.
## Texas Court Action
Texas court blocked the release of text message evidence to prevent political interference.
## Dark Money Tactics
Republican PACs used dark money to send fake mailers and create voter confusion.
## Key takeaway

Texas Republicans sent fake transgender mailers to trigger voter outrage, but the materials were disavowed by the real organization and tied to Republican funds.