Freestone County court votes to allow two constables to join 287(g) immigration program

Jan 7, 2026

The Freestone County Commissioner Court voted to allow Constable Precinct 2 and Constable Precinct 3 to participate in the federal 287(g) program after an executive-session discussion of security matters. The motion was made, seconded and carried by voice vote; mover names were not recorded.

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At a meeting of the Freestone County Commissioner Court, an unidentified speaker asked, "Is there a motion to allow constable precinct 2 and constable precinct 3 to participate in the 287(g) program?" and the court moved to grant that authority. The motion was made and seconded; a voice vote was taken and an unidentified speaker announced, "All in favor aye and aye." The speaker then said, "Motion carried."

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