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Category: Press Release

December 16, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County Expunction Expo Application Portal Opens for Residents to Apply to Clear Old Criminal Records

TCDA & the Austin Area Urban League Announce Partnership to Help Community Members Apply for Expunction Expo Travis County, TX — The Travis County Expunction Team invites our community to apply and pre-qualify for the 7th annual Travis County Expunction Expo, which will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025.  The 2025 Travis County Expunction […]

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December 12, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Removal Petition Against Travis County District Attorney José Garza Dismissed by Presiding Judge

Travis County, TX — Today, Tuesday, December 12, 2024, the presiding judge assigned to oversee the petition to remove Travis County District Attorney José Garza dismissed the petition.   Travis County District Attorney José Garza released the following statement. “Over the past four years, we have worked hard to keep the community safe, fix the criminal […]

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December 3, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney’s Office Unveils the Remembrance Space that Honors the Courage of Sexual Assault Survivors and Symbolizes Their Fight for Criminal Justice Reforms

Travis County, TX — Today, Travis County District Attorney José Garza hosted an event to unveil the Remembrance Space titled “Rise Above:: Stand Strong” honoring the courage of sexual assault survivors and their relentless pursuit of justice. The Remembrance Space pays tribute to the fourteen plaintiffs who sued Travis County, demanding that sexual assault survivors […]

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December 3, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County Judge Sentences Christopher Taylor for Deadly Conduct

Travis County, TX — On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, a Travis County judge sentenced Christopher Taylor to two years in prison for Deadly Conduct, to be served in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.  Mr. Taylor will remain out of custody pending his appeal. After a Travis County jury convicted Christopher Taylor of Deadly Conduct […]

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November 21, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County DA’s Office Releases Security Information and Appeals Texas Attorney General Paxton’s Ruling

Travis County, TX —Today, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office announced it has released information related to the nature of the threats against him and steps taken by Travis County to address those threats. “Too often, serving in elected office comes with threats of violence,” said Travis County District Attorney José Garza. “In the face […]

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November 14, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County DA’s Office Announces Indictments Against D Guerra Construction LLC and Project Superintendent in the Death of Construction Worker

Travis County, TX — Today, Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced that on September 30, 2024, a Travis County grand jury indicted D Guerra Construction LLC and Carlos Alejandro Guerrero, 37, a Project Superintendent employed by D Guerra Construction LLC, for the offense of Criminal Negligent Homicide, a state jail felony. On October 23, […]

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November 12, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County DA’s Office and U.S. Department of Labor Sign New Agreement to Confront Wage Theft in Travis County

Travis County, TX — Today, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division to enhance efforts against wage theft in Travis County. This updated agreement enables our offices to collaborate by sharing information, conducting joint investigations, and coordinating enforcement efforts. […]

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October 10, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County DA’s Office Secures Conviction for Man Charged with Aggravated Kidnaping Sexual Abuse and Two Counts of Sexual Assault

Travis County, TX — On Thursday, September 26, 2024, a Travis County jury convicted Dublas Vasquez, 25, of Aggravated Kidnapping Sexual Abuse and two counts of Sexual Assault. For Mr. Vasquez’s trial, jury selection started on Monday, September 23, 2024, and testimony began on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. On Thursday, September 26, 2024, the jury […]

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October 10, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County DA’s Office Secures Conviction for Man Charged with Capital Murder of Multiple Persons

Travis County, TX — On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, a Travis County jury convicted David Ontiveros, 45, of Capital Murder of Multiple Persons. For Mr. Ontiveros’s trial, jury selection began on Monday, September 16, 2024, and testimony started the following day. On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the jury deliberated and found Mr. Ontiveros guilty of […]

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October 10, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County DA’s Office Secures Convictions for Acts of Violence During Cases Tried in September 2024

Travis County, TX —In September 2024, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office tried cases of alleged acts of violence before Travis County juries and secured convictions for the victims and their families. The State of Texas v. Jorge Flores-Duran On Monday, September 9, 2024, Jorge Flores-Duran pleaded guilty to murder before jury selection was set […]

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