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| Williamson County Constables
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.
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| Constables currently serving Williamson County
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Precinct Number
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Constable
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Office Contact Information
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Precinct One
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Gary Griffin
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211 Commerce Cove
Bldg. B, Ste. 108
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 248-3239
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Precinct Two |
Dale Vannoy |
350 Discovery Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 260-4270
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Precinct Three |
Bobby Gutierrez
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301 S.E. Inner Loop, Suite 102
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-1434
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Precinct Four |
Marty Ruble
Taylor Line
Metro Line
Fax
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2501 Mallard Lane
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-4181
(512) 238-2181
(512) 352-4186
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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.
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Duties of Constables
Among other duties, Constables perform the following
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execute and return all processes, warrants, and precepts directed and delivered by any lawful official
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seize and sell real and personal property upon lawful order of a court, returning the proceeds according to law
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enforce all state and penal laws, arresting offenders anywhere in the state with lawful warrant, or without warrant for felonies committed in this county and all adjacent counties
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serve as the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the Justice Court
Please see this
list of service fees for some of these duties mandated by the state and set by the
County Commissioners.
In the course of providing these services, particularly in the service of court papers, every paper with erroneous or outdated information is researched, free of charge, to provide the most current location or other pertinent information.
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History
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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.
Please click here for a more comprehensive and detailed look at the history of Constables.
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Service Fees
Utilizing the services of the Constable's office has many advantages:
- Experienced and knowledgeable support staff
- First attempt within 24 hours
- No hidden charges for research
- Access to many skip trace records
- Licensed Texas Peace Officers, bonded and trained, in uniform and marked patrol cars
Civil Process Service (or attempted service) Fee Schedule
Effective January 1, 2004
| Citations |
$50.00 |
| Subpoena/Summons |
$50.00 |
| Writs |
$125.00 |
| Order/Notice of Sale |
$125.00 |
| Venditioni Exponas |
$125.00 |
| Distress Warrant |
$125.00 |
| Tax Warrant |
$125.00 |
| Precepts |
$125.00 |
| Show Cause |
$125.00 |
| Show Cause/Writ of Re-entry |
$125.00 |
| Misdemeanor/Felony Warrant |
N/A |
| Turnover Order |
$125.00 |
| Temporary Restraining Order |
$125.00 |
| Forcible Entry & Detainer |
$50.00 |
| Mental/Alcohol/Drug Commitment |
$50.00 |
| Interrogatories |
$125.00 |
| Executing a Deed |
$25.00 |
| Executing a Bill of Sale |
$25.00 |
| Venire Fee |
$25.00 |
Posting Written Notice
(Posting fee is per posting, per location) |
$50.00 |
County commission is based on percentage of monies collected:
10% of first $10,000
5% of next $15,000
2.5% of amounts more than $25,000
Any Writ (unless otherwise specified), Venditioni Exponas, Order of Sale and Mental/Alcohol/Drug Commitment served which exceeds 2 hours, and additional fee of $30.00/hour per officer plus IRS recommended mileage required for an officer to perform service and return from performing the service.
If ordered by the court to transport to court of Jurisdiction a fee of $30.00/hour per officer plus IRS recommended mileage/mile, plus overnight lodging cost if necessary.
Make checks payable to Williamson County Constable's, and mail directly to the Constable providing delivery of process.
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