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Tag: Public Statement

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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April 2, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Phone Scam Calls Reported to the Travis County District Attorney’s Office

Travis County, TX—The Travis County District Attorney’s Office wants residents to be aware of a phone scam in which individuals pose as representatives from the Office. The Travis County District Attorney’s Office has received complaints from two residents who reported a phone call from someone pretending to be a TCDA staff member and threatening them […]

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February 8, 2024

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney’s Office Updates U.S. Department of Justice on Request for “Pattern-or-Practice” Investigation

Travis County, TX — – Today, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office updated the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division regarding the request for a “pattern-or-practice” investigation. The Travis County District Attorney’s Office provided the DOJ with additional letters from Congressmen Lloyd Doggett and Gregorio Casar. In addition, the DA’s Office informed the DOJ […]

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January 20, 2024

By: tcdatech

Travis County DA José Garza Releases Statement on Art Acevedo’s New Role as Austin’s Interim Assistant City Manager

Over five years ago, survivors of sexual assault were forced to sue Police Chief Art Acevedo because he failed to adequately investigate the crimes committed against them and countless other victims of sexual violence. On his watch, a backlog of untested rape kits grew, and a culture of disrespect for survivors of sexual assault festered. […]

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December 6, 2023

By: Ismael Martinez

Travis County District Attorney’s Office Statement on the Tragic Shooting Spree

Our hearts break for the shooting victims, injured officers, their families, and our communities impacted by yesterday’s senseless and tragic gun violence. We thank the Austin Police Department, Austin Independent School District Police, Texas Department of Public Safety, the US Marshalls, and the FBI for their quick work in apprehending this dangerous suspect. Our office […]

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