And Abbott’s office told them to call the AG. WTAH?
I admit, that’s confusing. The Governor has the power of pardon, not the AG. Now, it’s possible that Abbott wants a legal review of the case by the AG first.
Article 4 Section 11: "In all criminal cases, except treason and impeachment, the Governor shall have power, after conviction, on the written signed recommendation and advice of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, or a majority thereof, to grant reprieves and commutations of punishment and pardons; and under such rules as the Legislature may prescribe, and upon the written recommendation and advice of a majority of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, he shall have the power to remit fines and forfeitures. The Governor shall have the power to grant one reprieve in any capital case for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days; and he shall have power to revoke conditional pardons. With the advice and consent of the Legislature, he may grant reprieves, commutations of punishment and pardons in cases of treason."
The Texas Governor can only pardon someone AFTER the Board of Pardon and Paroles recommends it.