Travis County district attorney faces removal attempt under Texas’ “rogue” prosecutors law

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Travis County district attorney faces removal attempt under Texas’ “rogue” prosecutors law
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'Travis County district attorney faces removal attempt under Texas’ “rogue” prosecutors law' was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan

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When Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill, the Republican leader said the goal of the law was to "hold rogue district attorneys accountable." The GOP priority legislation gained steam after progressive district attorneys, including Garza, said they would not prosecute people seeking abortions banned under Texas law.

Dupuis' petition argues Garza must be removed from office "due to incompetency and official misconduct."

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