Judge appoints prosecuting attorney in petition to remove District Attorney José Garza

Erica Pauda
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Editors Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the name and jurisdiction of the judge in this appointment. We have updated the story and regret the error.

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Dib Waldrip, 433rd District Judge in Comal County and Presiding Judge of Texas’ Third Administrative Judicial Region issued an order Friday appointing a prosecuting attorney to represent the state in a petition to remove Travis County District Attorney José Garza.

In the order, Judge Dib Waldrip appointed the Office of the Bell County Attorney and the Honorable Jim Nichols to represent the state.

After reviewing and investigating the matter, the prosecuting attorney will possess full authority to proceed in litigation as he deems appropriate.

KXAN reached out to the district attorney’s office. We will update this if a statement is received.

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