- “Democratic candidate Sam Houston is the best choice on the ballot,” said the Chronicle’s editorial board.
- The Chronicle pointed to Houston’s 26 years as a litigator, practicing civil law at the state and federal level, and opponent Ken Paxton’s “history of lawbreaking and questionable business practices,” as reasons for its support of Houston.
- “Houston would bring a fresh eye to an office that in our estimation has strayed from its primary functions,” said the American-Statesman’s editorial board. “[Paxton’s] political track record in other areas and pending ethical questions are too significant to overlook for the position of attorney general.”
- “We strongly urge Texans to elect Democrat Sam Houston,” said the Express’s editorial board, continuing, “and we believe voters should take this blemish on Paxton’s record seriously as they consider who should be the state’s top lawyer.”
- The Corpus Christi Caller-Times editorial board stated that Sam Houston would have won their endorsement, even if the Republican candidate weren't facing criminal charges.