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They've butted heads for years over which crimes get prosecuted. In a joint interview with KUT News, Police Chief Lisa Davis and DA José Garza said they're prioritizing violent crimes — and pushing staff to better cooperate with each other.
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After years of dysfunction, Austin Police and the Travis County DA say they're trying to mend fencesDA José Garza campaigned on a promise to prosecute police officers — whom he now must work with to prosecute other crimes.
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It's the second time a resident has sued under Texas' "rogue prosecutor law" to get him removed from office.
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Travis 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.
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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.
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Perry was convicted of murdering Garrett Foster at a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020.
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Citizens can file lawsuits to remove so-called “rogue” prosecutors under a new state law. The latest case could be the first to head to court.
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Incumbent DAs had mixed results in Travis and Harris counties, while Democratic challengers in El Paso are headed to a runoff.
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The Democratic primary race between Garza and Sylestine got messy ahead of Election Day.
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Incumbent José Garza will have to fend off Jeremy Sylestine if he wants another shot at office. The March 5 primary election will decide who will face Republican Daniel W. Betts in November.