Garcia announced his bid for Precinct 2 commissioner with an internal poll claiming to show him with a favorability rating.
Garcia was a police officer, city council member and mayor pro-team before becoming sheriff.
He left his post for an unsuccessful run for mayor in 2015, he also ran against U.S. Rep. Gene Green in a primary challenge for his seat but was defeated.
Garcia will go up against incumbent Commissioner Jack Morman.
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