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Texas Law Enforcement Calls for DA Garza's Resignation Amid Controversy

3/21/2026

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Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) and Austin Police Retired Officers Association have urged Jose Garza, District Attorney, to resign over alleged misconduct and nondisclosure related to 2020 George Floyd riots.
Officer Bretches faces aggravated assault charges for riot actions.
Bretches' attorney says Garza violated rights by withholding communications on city liability for defective crowd-control equipment.
Garza's office remains committed to the case with a June trial.

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Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) and Austin Police Retired Officers Association have urged Jose Garza, District Attorney, to resign over alleged misconduct and nondisclosure related to 2020 George Floyd riots.
Officer Bretches faces aggravated assault charges for riot actions.
Bretches' attorney says Garza violated rights by withholding communications on city liability for defective crowd-control equipment.
Garza's office remains committed to the case with a June trial.