Conclusion:
Through the course of the investigation underlying this Report, it was apparent that actions of the Complainants, particularly those actions relating to law enforcement policies and procedures of the Office of the Attorney General, deviated from best practices. Those practices have been remediated and remain subject to ongoing review to ensure compliance with best practices.
Based upon the evidence collected and review of all relevant factors, it is the finding of this report that former political appointees of General Paxton had no basis for their criminal complaint. Brandon Cammack legally and factually retained as outside counsel of the OAG. Cammack was then duly appointed Special Prosecutor and conducted a legal investigation into complaints made to TCDAO, which had been forwarded to Cammack for investigation. Allegations made against OAG regarding Open Records request and Foreclosure Opinions claiming to benefit Nate Paul, in fact, had no such effect. There is no evidence that actions taken by OAG were in response to a “quid pro quo”. This finding is supported by the evidence collected to this point, and OAG will continue to conduct a review of any evidence presented, as the duty is ongoing to seek the truth of these matters
Conclusion: Through the course of the investigation underlying this Report, it was apparent that actions of the Complainants, particularly those actions relating to law enforcement policies and procedures of the Office of the Attorney General, deviated from best practices. Those practices have been remediated and remain subject to ongoing review to ensure compliance with best practices. Based upon the evidence collected and review of all relevant factors, it is the finding of this report that former political appointees of General Paxton had no basis for their criminal complaint. Brandon Cammack legally and factually retained as outside counsel of the OAG. Cammack was then duly appointed Special Prosecutor and conducted a legal investigation into complaints made to TCDAO, which had been forwarded to Cammack for investigation. Allegations made against OAG regarding Open Records request and Foreclosure Opinions claiming to benefit Nate Paul, in fact, had no such effect. There is no evidence that actions taken by OAG were in response to a “quid pro quo”. This finding is supported by the evidence collected to this point, and OAG will continue to conduct a review of any evidence presented, as the duty is ongoing to seek the truth of these matters