HAS GILBERT HINOJOSA LET GO OF HIS SLIME CHUY GARCIA?

Everyone knows Chuy Garcia is in a lot of trouble for refusing to resign as a JP while running for district court judge.  In the removal action he will deny the claim, and then on January 1, 2026, announce.  He is trapped and he knows it. 

The only way Noe Garza would have entered the race is if he has broken with Saenz and Hinojosa.  Noe was already seen as the heir to Saenz in 2028.  This was to be Saenz's last term.  Now the argument was, Noe could not be DA while his wife acted as the juvenile court judge.

So, was there a break, or did Saenz and Gilbert dump Chuy?

Noe faces the problem of trying to raise money for his race, while his wife tries and raise money for her seat.  The lawyers are not going to fund a husband-and-wife campaign.  This works to Erin Garcia's benefit.

Also putting a wrench into the mess is Ed Stapleton backing Erin Garcia.  I am certain Saenz is very unhappy with that decision. 

Saenz has made a mess for himself to the point if you are tied to Saenz, you are in a toxic marriage.