Former City Manager Clint Garza has signed a cooperation agreement with the City of Bee Cave. Under the terms of the agreement and as part of his restitution to the City, Garza will turn over all records, communications, and other material related to the City’s claims against the original land developer, Wheelock, and any other entities and individuals involved in the City’s investigations.
Garza is also required to provide testimony and fully cooperate with any future investigations related to development deals that occurred during his time as city manager. Garza also agrees he will not seek or accept any position in government for 5 years.
If Garza fails to comply with the agreement, he will be required to pay the City $25,000 per violation in agreed-upon damages. For its part, the city will no longer pursue civil legal action against Garza.
The construction of industrial warehouses in August 2024 occurred without the knowledge of the City Council and took the community by surprise. In response, and to help prevent similar situations in the future, the City Council has taken decisive steps to protect the public. In early 2025, the City strengthened its ethics ordinance to establish clearer standards for ethical conduct by City staff and officials. The City also created a whistleblower ordinance to ensure employees feel safe and supported in reporting suspected misconduct.
The Bee Cave City Council remains committed to transparency and accountability. The City will continue to shine a light on improper actions, hold bad actors accountable, and pursue all available legal remedies to address them.
Cooperation Agreement