September 25, 2014 1:10 PM

HK: No surprise that Paxton investigation postponed until after election

Roots of story goes back to Ann Richards and Clayton Williams

The Houston Chronicle today reported that the criminal complaints filed against Republican Attorney General candidate Ken Paxton would not even be considered until after the election. Clearly many Republicans are perturbed by the potentially criminal cloud hanging over Paxton’s head, Democrats are furious.

Yet, the Public Integrity Unit choosing not to pursue the matter until after the election (if at all) has roots going all the way back to the 1990 contest between Ann Richards and Clayton Williams.

By Harvey Kronberg