State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, has formed an exploratory committee for the role of Bexar County District Attorney, according to a Monday news release.

The committee comes after Joe Gonzales announced his decision not to seek re-election in the role last June.

Martinez Fischer said in the release he was approached by legal professionals encouraging him to pursue the position.

“I have tremendous respect for our criminal justice system, our Courts, and practitioners, and I understand the role the District Attorney plays in protecting our community from violent offenders and dispensing compassionate justice to those deserving a second chance,” Martinez Fischer said.

Martinez Fisher previously served as chair of the House Democratic Caucus from 2022 to 2024.

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