EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Horizon City’s Municipal Court Judge Mario Gonzalez was publicly admonished on Aug. 14 as he engaged in conduct that violated several provisions of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct, including his involvement in bail reform discussions, according to the public admonition document obtained by KTSM.
This comes after the commission’s meeting held on Aug. 6-7, where a review of the allegations against Gonzalez was concluded, and he appeared to provide his testimony.
Gonzalez, who also serves as municipal court judge for San Elizario and Clint, sets bail in municipal courts involving Class C offenses. He also practices law and represents clients in the surety bond industry, including bail bondman Pascual Olibas, according to the document…