He is central to the previous story, and perhaps the dominant figure in the Texas Republican Party
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Political activities
Uihlein has been a Republican donor for decades, and increased his political giving after Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Uihlein has supported conservative groups and candidates including Ted Cruz, The Club for Growth, and the Illinois Policy Institute. Uihlein is also a major donor to Liberty Principles PAC, Americas PAC, Scott Walker, and Jeanne Ives. In the 2018 election cycle, Uihlein donated to Republican candidates such as Jeanne Ives, Chris McDaniel, Kevin Nicholson, and Neal Tapio.