"Schaffer has previously indicated investigators had found something new while investigating Paxton's admission last year that he solicited investment clients for a friend and business partner without properly registering with the state. He was reprimanded and fined $1,000 by the State Securities Board."
remember Tom Delay? Well Paxton has made some enemies and he's a "Christian" which makes him twice a target over. The truth is likely that the people who got the ball rolling on this case probably have a lot more skeletons in their close than Paxton does. BTW Paxton is a big supporter of Ted Cruz so no telling why he was targeted. For a $1000 securities violation, really?
^ what it started as..
When you intend to run for public office, it's important to make sure business deals are looked over by attorneys and accountants to make sure everything is done correctly.