Martin Harry

Grievance Filed Against Jose Garza, Travis County District Attorney, with State Bar of Texas (April 19, 2023)

Grievance Letter to State Bar of Texas

Attachment 1 Garza’s inaccurate listing on State Bar’s website

Attachment 2 Garza identified as member of Democratic Socialists of America

Attachment 3 Garza promise to end cash bail

Attachment 4 Garza promise to refer all alleged police misconduct to grand juries (video clip)

Attachment 5-1 Garza promise to end enforcement of drug laws

Attachment 5-2 Garza promise to end enforcement of drug laws (video clip)

Attachment 6 Garza’s sworn oath of office as district attorney

Attachment 7-1 Garza’s blanket nonenforcement of abortion laws revealed in TV interview (video clip)

Attachment 7-2 Garza’s blanket nonenforcement of abortion laws reported by media

Attachment 8 Letter to Garza requesting he reverse policy on blanket nonenforcement of abortion laws

On May 19, 2023, the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel determined that the conduct described in the grievance was “not a violation of the disciplinary rules.” Thus, the grievance was classified as an “Inquiry” and dismissed.

On June 15, 2023, an appeal was filed with the Board of Disciplinary Appeals (BODA).

BODA denied the appeal.

A new grievance will be filed after changes in the law (HB17) become effective 9/1/23.

HB17 (Effective 9/1/23) Texas House Bill 17, relating to official misconduct by and removal of prosecuting attorneys.

PETITION TO REMOVE DISTRICT ATTORNEY JOSE GARZA