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Tag: Public Statement

September 29, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney José Garza Releases Statement on Major Breakthrough in the Yogurt Shop Murder Case

At the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, we have never forgotten Amy, Jennifer, Eliza, and Sarah. Our hearts will always be broken for them. We are grateful for the Austin Police Department’s and the Texas Attorney General’s Cold Case Units, along with the Forensic Analysts, who have worked tirelessly on this case. The investigation conducted […]

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June 9, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County DA’s Office Joins Prosecutors, Local Government Officials, & Municipalities in Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Termination of Community Violence Intervention and Victim Services Grants

Travis County, TX — On Friday, June 6, 2025, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office joined prosecutors, local government officials, and local governments in the lawsuit against the Trump administration’s abrupt and unlawful termination of federal public safety grants, through an amicus brief filed by the Public Rights Project. In April 2025, the Office of […]

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April 29, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney’s Office Provides Update on Solomun Weldekeal-Araya’s Cases

Travis County, TX — — On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office reached an agreement to modify the conditions of pretrial release to keep our community safe while Solomun Weldekeal-Araya awaits trial. The agreement was reached with defense counsel, and the Court approved it. The bond conditions require that the defendant […]

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April 4, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney’s Office Reaches Preliminary Settlement Agreement with Texas Attorney General, Releases Additional Documents

Travis County, TX — This week, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office reached a preliminary settlement agreement with the Texas Attorney General’s Office on our office’s appeal to their ruling on the release of certain security information. The agreement will result in consistent disclosure of security-related information. “We are grateful to the Office of the […]

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January 2, 2025

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney José Garza Sworn in for Second Term

Travis County, TX — This morning, Travis County District Attorney José Garza was sworn in for his second term in office by Judge Brad Urrutia, the presiding judge of the 450th District Court.  Travis County District Attorney José Garza released the following statement: “I am honored to serve as your District Attorney for a second term […]

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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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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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June 4, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney José Garza Requests for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to Vacate Governor Abbott’s Unlawful Pardon of Daniel Perry

Travis County, TX — Today, Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced that our office will file a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus asking the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to vacate Governor Abbott’s unlawful pardon of Daniel Perry for the murder of Garrett Foster. The petition asks the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals […]

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May 16, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney José Garza Releases Statement on the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles’ Clemency Recommendation for Daniel Perry

The Board and the Governor have put their politics over justice and made a mockery of our legal system. They should be ashamed of themselves. Their actions are contrary to the law and demonstrate that there are two classes of people in this state where some lives matter and some lives do not. They have […]

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