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Delia earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and a law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law. She is married to Ramiro Martinez, Jr., and they have a daughter. 

Delia was previously a firefighter and EMT in the city of Austin from 2001 to 2007.

Delia Garza is a county attorney in Travis County, Texas. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her 1st term. She was previously on the Austin City Council from 2014 to 2020, and served as mayor pro tem starting in January 2019. She is the first Latina to serve on the city council, and the first to serve as mayor pro tem.

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As a county prosecutor, Garza oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

As a county prosecutor, oversees civil and criminal prosecutions, works with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provides legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

As a member of the Austin Firefighters Association, Local 975, Garza represented firefighters during two contract negotiation cycles and was elected to the Local’s executive board.

As a member of the Austin Firefighters Association, Local 975, represented firefighters during two contract negotiation cycles and was elected to the Local’s executive board.

- As a county prosecutor, oversees civil and criminal prosecutions, works with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provides legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.
- As a member of the Austin Firefighters Association, Local 975, represented firefighters during two contract negotiation cycles and was elected to the Local’s executive board.

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As a prosecutor, implemented a weapon forfeiture policy that has resulted in over 700 weapons being forfeited.

Supports policies that reduce jail time and expedite case dismissals.

Supports increasing jail diversion programs that provide resources instead of jail time.

As CA, implemented a streamlined case review process to ensure all cases are reviewed by the CA’s office within 48 hours of arrest.

Supports programs that identify and dismiss incorrect arrests, such as cases of domestic violence.

As a firefighter, served at Fire Station 17, one of the busiest stations in the city, and requested this assignment because of its service to the South Austin community.

Supports regular training sessions on implicit bias, racial equity, and inclusivity for law enforcement.

- As a prosecutor, implemented a weapon forfeiture policy that has resulted in over 700 weapons being forfeited.
- Supports policies that reduce jail time and expedite case dismissals.
- Supports increasing jail diversion programs that provide resources instead of jail time.
- As CA, implemented a streamlined case review process to ensure all cases are reviewed by the CA’s office within 48 hours of arrest.
- Supports programs that identify and dismiss incorrect arrests, such as cases of domestic violence.
- As a firefighter, served at Fire Station 17, one of the busiest stations in the city, and requested this assignment because of its service to the South Austin community.
- Supports regular training sessions on implicit bias, racial equity, and inclusivity for law enforcement.

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Delia Garza

Delia has a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and a law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law. She is married to Ramiro Martinez, Jr., and they have a daughter. 

Delia Garza is currently a county attorney in Travis County, Texas. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her 1st term. She was previously on the Austin City Council from 2014 to 2020, and served as Mayor Pro Tem starting in January 2019. She is the first Latina to serve on the city council, and the first to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.

- As a county prosecutor, she oversees civil and criminal prosecutions, works with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provides legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.
- As a member of the Austin Firefighters Association, Local 975, Garza represented firefighters during two contract negotiation cycles and was elected to the Local’s executive board.

Delia Garza has a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and a law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law. She is married to Ramiro Martinez, Jr., and they have a daughter named Lourdes. Garza lived in Dove Springs and purchased her first home near the Sweetbriar neighborhood in 2003.

Delia Garza is currently the County Attorney. She previously served as Austin Mayor Pro Tem, an Assistant Attorney General in the Child Support Division of the Office of the Attorney General, and was a firefighter in the Austin Fire Department.

Delia Garza was first elected to the Austin City Council in November 2014 and served as Mayor Pro Tem starting in January 2019. She was elected as Travis County Attorney in 2020. Garza has served on the Regional Affordability Committee, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) Board of Directors, the Health and Human Services Committee, the Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee, and the Mobility Committee.

Supports increased court access by implementing virtual pretrial hearings.

Believes in the need for criminal justice reform.

As a police officer, helped protect victims of domestic violence by launching the Upside-Down Domestic Violence Program.

Supports policies that promote equity and inclusion in criminal justice.

- A county attorney handles misdemeanor criminal cases for the state and offers legal counsel to the Commissioners Court and other elected officials.
Brings civil enforcement actions on behalf of the state or county.
- A county attorney represents victims of family violence in protective orders, handles child abuse and neglect cases for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and represents the state in mental health commitment petitions.
- County attorneys are elected to four-year terms by the voters of their county.
Works with law enforcement officers in the investigation of criminal cases.
- Annual salaries of county attorneys vary but range between $64,800 and $118,700 depending on the size of the county. 

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