Berry was one of 19 Austin officers accused of using excessive force on people demonstrating against police brutality in 2020.
, Berry stood by his actions and said Travis County District Attorney José Garza targeted him and his fellow officers for doing their jobs. Berry also accused Garza of political motivations.announcing the indictments, Garza said many of the protesters injured were innocent bystanders. Two men shot by police with lead-pellet beanbag rounds agreed to a $10 million settlement with Austin officials.
Troxclair and Berry lead in a GOP primary that included two other candidates. The winner of a May runoff will face Democrat Pam Baggett. The current representative for House District 19 is
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