The battle for the U.S. Senate in Texas is heating up, and some of that fight is playing out here in Hollywood.

As Republicans prepare to gather in Dallas for their first-ever midterm convention to rally support for congressional candidates, the Texas Senate race has become fiercely competitive. Republican Ken Paxton, who is scheduled to speak at the convention September 9 and 10, is locked in a tight race with his Democratic opponent, James Talarico.

And now, both Washington and Hollywood are pouring money into Texas.

President Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC just launched a $10 million advertising blitz in the race, with $5 million supporting Paxton and another $5 million opposing Talarico. Meanwhile, some major names in Silicon Valley and Hollywood are putting their money and influence behind Talarico.

That stands in contrast to celebrities like Dolly Parton, who famously tried to avoid partisan politics so she wouldn't alienate her fans, an approach her family has described as “Dollitics.” Not everyone in Hollywood is following Dolly's playbook.

According to an invitation obtained by Politico, “Lost” co-creator Damon Lindelof, who was named to Time magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential people in 2010, is hosting a fundraiser for Talarico in Los Angeles on September 10. The event is not Talarico’s first foray into Hollywood fundraising.

Back in June, producer and former Fox executive Peter Chernin and his wife, Megan, hosted a major Democratic fundraiser at their Los Angeles home that benefited Talarico and several other Democratic candidates. More than 100 guests attended, with comedian Billy Crystal serving as emcee. The event reportedly raised more than $800,000.

Chernin spent years at the helm of the company behind films including “Titanic” and “Avatar.” Federal campaign finance records also show Peter and Megan Chernin each contributed $3,500 to Talarico’s campaign. That figure is significant because it represents the federal contribution limit for an individual donor per election.

Federal law limits how much an individual can contribute directly to a candidate for each election. Super PACs, however, can accept unlimited contributions, provided they do not coordinate their independent spending with the candidate's campaign.

That's where the numbers get much bigger.

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, based here in California, has contributed $11.5 million to Lone Star Rising, a super PAC supporting Talarico, according to an analysis by the Houston Chronicle. And he's far from the only major donor. Unions, political organizations and wealthy individuals from across the country have poured money into this race.

Talarico has significantly outraised Paxton directly, while outside groups supporting both candidates are now spending heavily as November approaches. The competing fundraising efforts set up an interesting split-screen on September 10.

Ken Paxton will be in Dallas at the Republican convention, rallying support for his campaign and the Republican ticket.

James Talarico, meanwhile, will be in Los Angeles, raising money in Hollywood. Whether that Hollywood fundraising translates into votes back home in Texas will ultimately be decided by voters in November.

Until then, Talarico will be working the “9 to 5” in Hollywood.