In Texas, Stephen F. Austin included constables in the 1823 proposed Codes of Civil and Criminal Regulations, later approved by the Mexican government for the administration of justice within Austin's colonies. The first two constables were appointed in Austin's Colony that same year. Today, more than 750 elected constables serve the citizens of the State of Texas. As authorized peace officers, constables are the first link in the county's chain of law enforcement, and they function as the chief process servers of the Justice Courts. This gives residents a voice in the law enforcement services they receive.
Constables have state-wide jurisdiction to execute criminal process and warrants.
They also may execute process issued by some other state agencies. Residents of Precinct Three receive professional services from this office including patrol, traffic enforcement, a vacation watch programs and community education programs.