The surprise announcement of Garcia's departure was first reported by the Dallas ABC-TV affiliate WFAA, which cited City Hall sources. His first day in Austin will be Nov. 4, according to a memo obtained by the Statesman sent by Austin City Manager T.

Dallas council members have said they want to hire a permanent city manager before they search for a new police chief

DALLAS — Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia has told city officials that he plans to retire from law enforcement and appears to be in line to take a new position with the city of Austin, multiple sources told WFAA. The move means Garcia would be joining T.C. Broadnax, Dallas' former city manager who took the same role in Austin earlier this year.