/tags/travis-county-district-attorney AG真人百家乐 County District Attorney en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Fri, 16 May 2025 22:44:04 GMT /politics/2025-05-16/travis-county-joins-other-democratic-das-to-sue-texas-attorney-general-over-new-oversight-rules In separate lawsuits, five urban prosecutors argue Ken Paxton's new requirements exceed his legal authority. Fri, 16 May 2025 22:44:04 GMT /politics/2025-05-16/travis-county-joins-other-democratic-das-to-sue-texas-attorney-general-over-new-oversight-rules Lucio Vasquez /crime-justice/2024-12-12/judge-tosses-lawsuit-to-remove-travis-county-district-attorney-jose-garza-from-office It's the second time a resident has sued under Texas' "rogue prosecutor law" to get him removed from office. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 23:01:59 GMT /crime-justice/2024-12-12/judge-tosses-lawsuit-to-remove-travis-county-district-attorney-jose-garza-from-office Andrew Weber /crime-justice/2024-11-21/travis-county-tx-district-attorney-jose-garza-security-death-threats-doxing-commissioners-money AG真人百家乐 County commissioners agreed to spend $115,000 on security for him. Garza said the security was recommended by county staff and assessments by law enforcement and an outside contractor. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:00:59 GMT /crime-justice/2024-11-21/travis-county-tx-district-attorney-jose-garza-security-death-threats-doxing-commissioners-money Andrew Weber /crime-justice/2024-10-21/austin-tx-mayor-2024-election-public-safety-police-department-crime 911 call response times, police staffing shortages and the city's possible deal on a police labor contract are top of mind for many voters. Where do the candidates stand? Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:14:24 GMT /crime-justice/2024-10-21/austin-tx-mayor-2024-election-public-safety-police-department-crime Andrew Weber /education/2024-10-09/credible-or-not-threats-of-violence-cause-disruptions-and-fuel-anxiety-in-austin-area-schools Austin ISD has investigated more than 100 threats since Sept. 1, according to the district police department. For comparison, the district received about 300 threats during the 2023-24 school year. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:35:08 GMT /education/2024-10-09/credible-or-not-threats-of-violence-cause-disruptions-and-fuel-anxiety-in-austin-area-schools Becky Fogel /politics/2024-09-13/elon-musk-travis-county-district-attorney-jose-garza-2024-democratic-primary-election-wall-street-journal One of the loudest backers of Garza's opponent in the Democratic primary was a political action committee supported by the Tesla CEO, The Wall Street Journal reports. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:14:35 GMT /politics/2024-09-13/elon-musk-travis-county-district-attorney-jose-garza-2024-democratic-primary-election-wall-street-journal Andrew Weber /crime-justice/2024-06-26/apd-officer-christopher-taylor-murder-case-travis-county-grand-jury Taylor fatally shot Mike Ramos in 2020 while on duty and was later indicted for murder. That case ended in a hung jury. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:03:40 GMT /crime-justice/2024-06-26/apd-officer-christopher-taylor-murder-case-travis-county-grand-jury Andrew Weber /crime-justice/2024-05-30/austin-police-knew-so-called-less-lethal-rounds-could-seriously-injure-people-they-used-them-anyway An internal report sheds light on use of the ammunition, but attorneys for injured protesters say the timing of its release shielded the city and APD leadership from being sued. Thu, 30 May 2024 16:07:44 GMT /crime-justice/2024-05-30/austin-police-knew-so-called-less-lethal-rounds-could-seriously-injure-people-they-used-them-anyway Andrew Weber /politics/2024-04-22/why-is-someone-suing-to-get-da-jose-garza-out-of-office-and-what-comes-next Citizens can file lawsuits to remove so-called 鈥渞ogue鈥� prosecutors under a new state law. The latest case could be the first to head to court. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:20:27 GMT /politics/2024-04-22/why-is-someone-suing-to-get-da-jose-garza-out-of-office-and-what-comes-next Andrew Weber /politics/2024-04-20/travis-county-da-faces-removal-attempt-under-texas-law-targeting-rogue-prosecutors A AG真人百家乐 County resident filed a petition to remove District Attorney Jos茅 Garza from office. The effort comes a little over a month after Garza's landslide victory in March's Democratic primary. Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:44:25 GMT /politics/2024-04-20/travis-county-da-faces-removal-attempt-under-texas-law-targeting-rogue-prosecutors Becky Fogel