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Terrell County consolidates constable positions and declares post 'Dormant'
Summary
The Commissioners voted to consolidate all precinct constable roles into a single countywide constable and to declare the constable position 'Dormant' in Terrell County, with both motions passing unanimously.
On May 11, Terrell County Commissioners approved two related personnel actions: consolidation of all precinct constable positions into a single countywide constable and a declaration that the constable position be considered "Dormant". Commissioner Adam Johnson moved both measures; Commissioner Gene Chavez seconded and both motions passed with all members voting "aye."
The court's minutes record the actions as formal orders to consolidate positions and to declare the position dormant, but they do not include details on timeline for hiring, the effect on precinct-level law enforcement coverage, or any interim arrangements. The court record shows these were immediate administrative decisions recorded in open session; the transcript does not include further direction to staff about implementing the consolidation or next steps for enforcement coverage.
