Travis County District Attorney’s Office Indicts Stephon Morson, Will Request Bond Increase During February 19th Hearing

Travis County, TX — On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the Judge of the 331st District Court will hear the Travis County District Attorney’s Office motion to increase the bond for defendant Stephon Morson, 19. On February 5, 2025, the D.A.’s office secured an indictment against Mr. Morson for Murder and Tampering with Evidence.

It is the State’s position that under Texas case law, the Court has the power to increase bond when a change in circumstances has occurred: in this case, the grand jury has issued an indictment alleging a serious offense. The State hopes that the Court will exercise the authority given to it under Texas law, an authority numerous Courts of Appeals have recognized.

We have also reached out to the Cage family, which we know is experiencing unimaginable grief at this time.

We will also continue working with the trial judges in Travis County to ensure we have a uniform understanding of what the current bond statute requires.

“The legislature did not create a get out of jail free card,” said Travis County District Attorney José Garza. “Our office returned an indictment against the defendant prior to the initial bond reduction hearing. We are now asking again for an increase in the bond, which we expect will be granted.”

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