It was, based on the Texas constitution.
Gonzales ruled according to the law, not on what he would LIKE the law to be.
That's the essence of conservatism.
(BTW, don't you even realize that by stating you have an article explaining this guy's liberal actions away, you are admitting that he did DO these liberal actions?) Just thought I'd point that out for fun.
And regarding your asinine comment about conservatives must always rule in favor of the current law, do you really suggest that a true conservative should vote against a ban on abortion because it goes against the current law?
Regards.