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After split votes and reconsideration, Jack County approves hiring a part-time deputy constable
Summary
An initial 2-2 tie defeated a motion to hire a part-time deputy constable; after a successful motion to reconsider, the court approved the hire 3-1, with Commissioner Gary Oliver opposed.
The Jack County Commissioners Court debated hiring a part-time deputy constable on Aug. 4, 2025.
Judge Brian Keith Umphress initially moved to approve hiring the part-time deputy constable; the motion failed on a 2-2 vote (Umphress and Commissioner Terry Ward voted in favor; Commissioners Gary Oliver and Henry Birdwell voted against). Commissioner Henry Birdwell then moved to reconsider the matter; that motion passed on a subsequent vote (recorded as passing 3-1 with Commissioner Gary Oliver opposed). After reconsideration, Judge Umphress again moved to approve hiring the part-time deputy constable; Commissioner Henry Birdwell seconded the motion and it passed 3-1 (Commissioner Oliver opposed).
The minutes record the procedural sequence and final approval but do not include details about the position’s pay rate, hours, funding source, or an effective start date. The record does not show public comment on the hiring during the public forum.
