In Wharton, Police Chief Terry Lynch faced undisclosed disciplinary action. The Wharton County Leader-Journal filed a Freedom of Information request to learn more. City Manager Joseph Pace and Chief Lynch haven’t commented on the matter, nor did Pace return calls. The city confirmed Lynch was on administrative leave but is back on duty. The Texas Attorney General asserts public rights to know the details of police discipline. Lynch, a Wharton native, has 35 years in law enforcement, rising quickly through the ranks and serving as police chief since ’14.