Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick used three Texas college football traditions in a campaign ad. The universities involved have rules restricting how their brands can be used, including in political campaigns and advertising.

The ad, which appears to be AI-generated, was used to mock Democratic candidates ahead of November's elections. This use of the universities' brands may test whether they will enforce their rules.

Further details about the ad and the universities' responses are available from the source. The incident involves Texas college football and the state's lieutenant governor, and is related to political advertising and brand usage rules.