Meet the District Attorney - Travis County, Texas
WEBNov 3, 2020 · José Garza was elected Travis County District Attorney on November 3, 2020. As a former federal public defender, immigrant rights activist, and leader of the systemic change organization, Workers Defense Project, José Garza has a unique view into how our broken criminal justice system works and how it impacts our communities.
Meet The District Attorney
WEBJosé P. Garza was elected by the people of Travis County and took office on January 1, 2021. During his tenure as district attorney, he has prioritized reducing gun violence, centering the needs of survivors and victims in the criminal legal process, and rebuilding the community’s trust in the criminal justice system.
Petition to remove Travis County DA José Garza accepted, judge …
WEBApr 20, 2024 · A Travis County resident has filed a substantive petition under HB17 alleging serious and provable violations of state law which, if proven, must result in DA Garza’s removal from office...
José Garza - Wikipedia
WEBHe was previously the executive director of the Workers Defense Project from 2015 [3] to 2021 [4] and was the Democratic Party nominee to be Travis County District Attorney. [5][6] Garza defeated incumbent DA Margaret Moore in the July 2020 runoff for the Democratic Party nomination. [6] Garza began his campaign by advocating for significant ...
Travis County DA José Garza Announces Leadership Changes
WEBApr 17, 2024 · DA Garza also announced that the current director of Public Integrity and Complex Crimes, Jackie Wood, will be retiring after a long tenure serving the people of Travis County- first as an Assistant District Attorney in TCDA, then as a defense attorney, and then after she joined the Garza Administration in 2021.
Judge asks for more evidence to support dismissal of Travis County DA ...
WEBJun 11, 2024 · The judge presiding over the case to remove Travis County District Attorney José Garza from office said Tuesday that the court requires more evidence before he will sign an order to dismiss...
Incumbent José Garza wins Democratic primary for Travis County DA
WEBMar 6, 2024 · Incumbent José Garza clinched the Democratic nomination for Travis County district attorney, according to complete, unofficial election returns, all but ensuring he will be reelected in the...
District Attorney Jose Garza - Travis County, Texas
WEBNov 3, 2020 · José Garza was elected Travis County District Attorney on November 3, 2020. As a former federal public defender, immigrant rights activist, and leader of the systemic change organization, Workers Defense Project, José Garza has a unique view into how our broken criminal justice system works and how it impacts our communities.
José Garza (Travis County, Texas) - Ballotpedia
WEBNov 3, 2020 · Garza (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for Travis County District Attorney in Texas. Garza is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. Garza advanced from the Democratic primary on March 5, 2024.
José Garza pushes aside Jeremy Sylestine in Democratic primary …
WEBMar 5, 2024 · Incumbent District Attorney José Garza claimed victory Tuesday in the race to keep his job as Travis County district attorney. As of early Wednesday, Garza had a more than 30-point lead over Jeremy Sylestine, picking up 64,779 votes to Sylestine's 32,113, according to the Travis County Clerk.
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