The First of Any?

Attorney General Greg Abbott has finally sprung into action over the allegations of rampant sexual and physical abuse within Texas Youth Commission. A grand jury in Ward County handed down indictments against two former employees of the now-infamous West Texas State School in Pyote. Almost immediately, Texas Rangers arrested both men.

Former Superintendent Ray Brookins faces two counts of improper relationship with a student, punishable by up to 20 years per count, and two counts of improper sexual activity with a person in custody, which carries a maximum two-year sentence. Former Principal Ray Hernandez was charged with one count of sexual assault, a second-degree felony; nine counts of improper sexual activity with a person in custody; and nine counts of improper relationships with a student.

However, before anyone starts applauding the speed to action when the indictments were handed down, remember it's been:
- A week since the 43rd Judicial District Court gave Abbott sole power to investigate and prosecute all allegations about the Pyote facility,
- Two months since the issue was first raised in the Legislature,
- Three months since Ward County DAs asked the Attorney General's Office for assistance,
- Two years since the original Texas Rangers report into the alleged crimes at Pyote.