Tag: Public Statement
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 […]
Read moreTravis 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 […]
Read moreTravis 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. […]
Read moreTravis 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 […]
Read moreTravis County DA and City of Austin Request Review of the Austin Police Department’s Response to 2020 Protests; 17 indictments Dismissed
Travis County, TX — On Monday, December 4, 2023, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office (TCDAO) and the City of Austin (COA) announced that they have submitted a joint letter to the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division (DOJ) inviting a review of the Austin Police Department’s actions during the protests of 2020. It was […]
Read moreTravis County District Attorney’s Office’s Statement on the Tragic Incident Involving Our APD Officers
On behalf of the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, all our hearts break for the fallen officer, the wounded officer, and the victims involved in the tragic incident this morning. We are praying for their families and the speedy recovery of the wounded officer. We are grateful for all of the members of APD who […]
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Travis County District Attorney’s Office Releases Statement on Christopher Taylor Case Mistrial
Our hearts go out to the Ramos family, who have to wait even longer for the trial of Christopher Taylor. Due to the release of Monday’s jury panel because of a constitutional violation, the parties were not able to select a jury this week. The judge will reset the case to a future date, and […]
Read moreTravis County DA José Garza Requests an Appointment to Present Evidence to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles Before They Make Their Final Recommendation
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles PO Box 13401 Austin, Texas 78711-3401 Sent via email to XXXXXXX and XXXXXX Dear Board Chair David Gutiérrez and Honorable Members of the Board: I write to request an appointment before the Board to allow the Office of the Travis County District Attorney to present to you evidence relating […]
Read moreTravis County District Attorney’s Statement Regarding Governor Abbott’s Call to Pardon Daniel Perry
Travis County, Tx — Today, Travis County Judge Cliff Brown rejected Daniel Perry’s request for a new trial filed by his counsel on April 11, 2023. Judge Brown has set Mr. Perry’s sentencing hearing for Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 9 am. On April 7, 2023, a Travis County jury found Daniel Perry guilty of […]
Read moreEl Fiscal de Distrito del Condado de Travis, José Garza, Publica la Carta de Revisión de Año 2022
A los Residentes del Condado de Travis, Les escribo para informarles sobre el trabajo que hicimos en 2022 para priorizar la seguridad de la comunidad y crear un sistema de justicia penal que funcione para todos, dos objetivos que pueden y deben coexistir. Estoy orgulloso de lo que logramos juntos, y yo sé que todavía […]
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