Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza is facing calls for his resignation from police organizations over alleged misconduct in handling a case against an Austin Police Department officer stemming from 2020 riots.

Police groups have accused Garza of Brady violations and conducting secret meetings related to the case involving the APD officer. Brady violations refer to the prosecution's failure to disclose potentially exonerative evidence to the defense, which is required under constitutional law.

The allegations center around Garza's handling of a case connected to the 2020 Austin riots, though specific details of the alleged misconduct have not been fully disclosed. The case involves an Austin Police Department officer whose identity and specific charges were not detailed in available reports.

Garza has previously faced criticism from law enforcement groups and political opponents who have characterized his policies as being lenient on crime while taking a tough stance on police misconduct cases. Since taking office, he has pursued several cases against law enforcement officers.

The district attorney's office has not publicly responded to the latest allegations or the calls for resignation. The controversy adds to ongoing tensions between Garza's office and local law enforcement organizations in Travis County.