Constables are law enforcement officials elected for each precinct of the County. Williamson County Constables are licensed Texas Peace Officers who execute court orders from county and state courts. Most often this includes criminal arrest warrants, protective orders, property seizures, evictions, mental health commitments, and other writs. Please see this list of duties performed by the Constables, the service fees charged for some of these duties, and a brief history of the office of Constable. 

To determine your precinct number, please see your Voter Registration card or call the Williamson County elections department at (512) 943-1630.

For civil processes, such as subpoena, summons, writ and restraining orders, contact your local constables' office.

The office of Constable is one of the oldest law enforcement positions in history, dating back to the Roman Empire and mentioned in the Magna Carta. In Texas, the office of Constable has existed since 1823 when Stephen F. Austin himself formed the first group to keep the peace.

The present office of Constable is established by Section 18, Article V of the Texas Constitution which prescribes the election of one Constable to a four year term for every precinct in each county. Article 2.12 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure designates the Constable and Deputy Constable as "Peace Officers" to have the responsibilities and requirements of all other law enforcement positions.

We also have a more comprehensive and detailed look at the history of Constables.