San Marcos City Councilmember Lorenzo Gonzalez faces a third-degree felony charge after an alleged altercation with private security guards in downtown Austin over the weekend, according to an arrest affidavit and Travis County court records. Gonzalez, 38, represents Place 5 on the San Marcos council. Court documents list the City of San Marcos as his employer and identify his position as city councilmember. His bond was set at $5,000, records show. The incident began Sunday near Lavaca and Third streets after a man identified in the affidavit as Richard was struck in the face outside a bar. According to the affidavit, Gonzalez approached security guards while arguing that Richard had been the victim. A woman also became involved as guards attempted to calm the situation, the document states. Witnesses told police that Gonzalez shoved one security guard. Another guard said Gonzalez bit his hand while the guard tried to detain him, according to the affidavit. The owner of the private security company told police that surveillance video showed Gonzalez arguing with one guard while another attempted to de-escalate the confrontation. The owner said the video showed Gonzalez pushing a guard twice before falling to the ground. Gonzalez attended a San Marcos City Council work session Tuesday. He did not answer questions as the council recessed for an executive session and entered an area of City Hall closed to the public. Mayor Jane Hughson also did not respond when asked about the arrest. Gonzalez’s attorney had not responded to calls or emails by 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to the information available in the case. San Marcos officials said the city has no policy that specifically addresses what happens when an employee is charged with a crime. The city said its charter addresses the issue if a councilmember is convicted of a felony. Under the charter, a councilmember convicted of a felony immediately forfeits office. The charter also allows the council to expel a member for missing three consecutive regular meetings without required permission. That action would require five affirmative votes. An arrest and criminal charge are allegations, not a finding of guilt. Gonzalez remains entitled to due process as the case moves through the courts.