Texas constable
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[edit] Election
One constable from each precinct in each county is elected by the voters of that precinct and serves for four years. The county's population determines how many constables it has. As of November 2, 1999, any county with four or more precincts cannot have fewer than four, even if population drops.[1]
[edit] Government roles
Constables are certified Texas peace officers, completing training and passing the Texas Commission on Officer Standards and Education exam within 270 days after taking office. Once in office, constables' duties vary by county, but they are seen as the closest office "to the people."[2] While they are "peace officers," they may also serve as bailiffs and serve papers issued by justice courts.[3] Many constables enforce traffic laws and patrol neighborhoods, while they can also perform criminal investigations for drug violations, identity theft, truancy and other criminal offenses.[2]
[edit] Position overview
Constables are peace officers who work with the justices of the peace in the justice of the peace court, enforcing laws relating to the keeping of the county peace.
[edit] Transparency
[edit] Taxpayer-funded lobbying
Justices of the peace may belong to the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas, which is a taxpayer-funded lobbying organization.
[edit] External links
[edit] References
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