DA José Garza campaigned on a promise to prosecute police officers — whom he now must work with to prosecute other crimes.

They've butted heads for years over which crimes get prosecuted. In a joint interview with KUT News, Police Chief Lisa Davis ...

Statesman's Tony Plohetski recently broke an alarming story : 54‑year‑old Mario Mata gave police a detailed confession last ...

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 ...

Since taking office in January 2021, Garza, 46, has received praise from Austin progressive groups, marked by pledges for police accountability and criminal justice reform.

At the same time, we are troubled by Garza's handling of the indictments he secured against 21 Austin police officers over their use of force during the Black Lives Matter social justice protests ...

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - Jose Garza has won reelection to remain Travis County District Attorney. Garza defeated Republican Daniel Betts Tuesday night to remain the county's top prosecutor. Garza ...

Travis County District Attorney José Garza was reelected in a landslide Tuesday, securing nearly 70% of the vote in his race against Republican Daniel Betts. A bastion of the "progressive ...

AUSTIN, Texas - A man was sentenced after a jury convicted him of aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault. Maurys O. Madruga ...

T ravis County District Attorney José Garza's campaign declared victory in his bid for a second term, defeating his challenger Austin criminal defense attorney Daniel Betts by more than 20 points.

Former Lyft driver Maurys O. Madruga-Mesa convicted of 2024 kidnapping and sexual assault, sentenced to 10 years.

Since taking office in January 2021, Garza, 46, has received praise from Austin progressive groups, marked by pledges for police accountability and criminal justice reform.