In a phone interview with Senior Reporter Holly Hansen about “rogue prosecution,” the evidence from a new interim committee reading, and possible solutions to safeguard Texas people ‘ health, Speaker Dustin Burrows spoke with Holly Hansen.
Below is the transcript, which has been light edited for clarity.
Thank you so much for your discussion of legal morality, Speaker Burrows. You just requested a temporary reading on the subject in the Texas House.
Did the Travis County District Attorney’s Office’s evidence, as well as Stephanie Gharakhanian’s, surprise you in any way at the reading?
Before going into this, we were a little unsure of what to believe. There were a number of posts I had prepared that day about some of these situations that I could not adequately explain.
Well, as we began to learn about this in preparation for the committee hearing, I was very surprised to learn how Texans have been subjected to some neighborhood prosecutors’ soft-on-crime guidelines over the years.
There were also questions raised about the potential partnership with the democratic transformation group known as the Wren Collective and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office and various district attorney offices scattered throughout the state in that evidence.
Any of those that surprised you, or do you have any worries about what might be happening it?
There are unquestionably more issues. I believe that the information presented at the receiving really concern everyone in Texas. The Wren Collective, in my opinion, had a conversation about legal rules like parole, punishment, and appeal instructions with Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzalez and his first assistant district attorney Christian Hendrickson.
We discovered that there was a non-disclosure agreement in place. Numerous inquiries were made. We are also aware of the massive donations made to these tribes by liberal mega-donors like George Soros. Actually, they are investing millions of dollars in state-wide area attorney candidates.
The committee just received evidence from Stephanie Gharakhanian, a representative from Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza, after the council threatened to summons Garza, who gave some evidence that appeared to be a bit evasive to many observers. Since then, another member has sent letters claiming that she had spoken directly with the Wren Collective.
Do you believe that she was speaking the truth to the commission that day?
I believe it is quite political of you to say she evaded. The committee’s overwhelming inquiries were immediately apparent. Many Texans will now be able to answer these questions, in my opinion, after watching this reading.
The committee did maintain its work. We’re going to get out, highlight it, and cope with it if there are any falsehoods made, if there is evidence that the Wren Collective or other progressive groups intentionally misled us in an effort to conceal or cover up the effect that makes Texas less secure, and we’re going to get out.
What steps are necessary to solve this issue in light of what you heard in that council, as well as the evidence and thought of various options?
I believe the commission needs to continue conducting inquiries and inquiries, as well as ensuring that people revelations about what is actually happening. The first step is transparency, and I may say that regardless of whether it’s this one with the Wren Collective or one of the other problems we’ve heard about involving non-governmental businesses on the same day.
No state should be able to delegate its responsibilities and responsibilities to a private company, which is not subject to the same laws as the state.
I’ll keep in mind that this council even considered public records requests, public data requests, and other clarity concerns, so I believe the first step is making sure everything is present.
The state will need to step up to protect Texans if there are district attorneys who are plainly breaking their legal obligations to keep the public safe, whether that is through a nationwide prosecutor or regional prosecutor. Second session will be debated and settled on those ideas, and something new may be added to help Texasans stay safe.
What about the debate surrounding the alleged “rogue prosecutor’s removal”? During the reading, the committee discussed whether or not the Texas Legislature has a legal option to remove them or whether or not it needs to take a different course.
I believe that is entirely on the table to examine, check out, and ensure that there are some systems. We will develop an additional monitoring system to prevent that from occurring in order to prevent more victims from being created by these liberal policies if a city attorney refuses to prosecute cases or targets our law enforcement, making Texans less safe.
Do you believe Texas Democrats may job with you on these issues given what was revealed during the commission hear?
I’m hoping they did. That’s a problem I believe should be posed to them, after all. But I believe some people did, ultimately. State Representative Richard Raymond (D-Laredo ) is a good example of someone who asked questions, and I can tell he’s going to work with us on this. However, this is a matter of both parties.
Common safety and the safety of Texans may be two separate issues. You know, I understand some of these Democratic sponsors, like George Soros and others, have contributed significantly to these district attorney laws, but I’m hoping that all Texans will be willing to support them in doing the right thing.
The State Commission on Judicial Conduct held a new public hearing in addition to the House reading. I’m not sure how well-versed you in some of the victims ‘ complaints.
How would you react to the victims who are concerned about the agency’s ability to address the concerns of rogue courts who may or may not be following the law and about rogue prosecutors?
Although I have never actually witnessed the reading, there is duty at both the court’s and the prosecutor’s levels because there were numerous victims, victims of human smuggling, sufferers whose loved ones were murdered by these repeat offenders.
As we get ready for treatment, I want to keep in touch with the patients. If we can assist, I’m going to urge all members to meet with these subjects, hear their stories, and draft legislation to prevent further events from occurring.
Thank you so much for responding to our inquiries regarding these issues. As we approach the following treatment, I believe we will be talking about this at least for the foreseeable future. But, I appreciate you taking the time.
In the coming period and subsequent season, we will be discussing it whole. As we progress in this direction, I’m looking forward to seeing you more, but this will be my top priority for the upcoming treatment.
