Eagle Printing Co. v. Delaney

OPINION

CLINTON, Judge.

A Court of Inquiry may be convened by any judge of a county or district court, acting in capacity as magistrate, who “has good cause to believe that an offense has been committed against the laws of this state.” Article 52.01, V.A.C.C.P. This extraordinary proceeding arises from one convened by Respondent, and presents yet another instance of closing courtroom doors to, and withholding a record of ensuing proceedings from, the press. See Houston Chronicle Publishing Company et al. v. Shaver, Judge, 630 S.W.2d 927 (Tex.Cr.App.1982) and Houston Chronicle Publishing Company…