Richard Ellis

Founding pastor / elder, Reunion Church · Dallas

Listed by the campaign as: Reunion Church, Dallas

Church / organization

Name: Reunion Church
Location: Sunday services at the Dallas Convention Center Theater · Dallas · Dallas County
Affiliation: Not stated
Tradition: Not determined
Founded: 1997
Notes: Launched Oct. 5, 1997, in Uptown Dallas. Ellis also runs the “Richard Ellis Talks” radio ministry.

Sources: reunionchurch.org · richardellistalks.com · voice.dts.edu · oneplace.com

About the signer

Quoted by the DMN as a spokesman for the coalition.

Sources: reunionchurch.org · richardellistalks.com · voice.dts.edu · oneplace.com

Ties to Paxton, his campaigns, or the AG’s office

None found that met the sourcing standard.

Checked: OAG releases and news coverage searched by name and church. Nothing met the sourcing standard. FEC: Ken Paxton for Senate itemized receipts and disbursements checked by name (Oct. 21, 2026); Texas Ethics Commission records for his state campaigns not yet checked.

Publicly reported controversies

None found in reputable outlets or court and agency records.

Checked: News coverage and public records searched by name, church and city; nothing met the sourcing standard.

Church staff history: News coverage searched for misconduct by other pastors, youth or children’s ministry staff, elders and the church school; nothing reported (county court records not searched).