In his first public remarks since he confirmed he’s leaving for Austin, Chief Eddie García told The Dallas Morning News in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that he’s considered retiring since May but that no single event precipitated his decision.

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.