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What is a Constable?

A constable is a licensed peace officer and performs various law enforcement functions. They also serve legal documents and perform other duties.

What does a Constable Do in Texas?

A county constable in Texas has the following duties:

  • Serves as a licensed peace officer and performs various law enforcement functions, including issuing traffic citations
  • Serves warrants and civil papers such as subpoenas and temporary restraining orders
  • Serves as bailiff for Justice of the Peace Court

For more complete information about the responsibilities of a constable and other county officials, see the "2021 Guide to Texas Laws for County Officials."

Please note: Some duties performed by officials may vary within individual counties.

Constable Requirements

Constables are required to attain 40 hours of continuing education biannually, 20 hours of which must be in civil process. Per 2013 Texas Senate Bill No. 686, Texas Eighty-Third Legislature

See the full continuing education requirements and more.

Legal source: V.T.C.A., Tex. Occ. Code, Sec. 1701.3545

* 97 Frederick Rd   Mail Unit #3   Room 106 * 
* Fredericksburg, TX 78624 * 
* Phone 830-307-3448 * Fax 830-997-1540 *
Email:  hvilla@gillespiecounty.org


Constable Precinct 3

Hilario Villa, Sr.



NOTICE OF CONSTABLE'S SALE: May 7, 2024

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF EXECUTION issued out of the 216th Judicial District Court of Gillespie County, State of Texas, in Cause No. 15945 on a judgment rendered in said Court on the 21st day of February 2024, and directed and delivered to me as Constable Pct. 3 of Gillespie County, Texas. I have on the 22nd day of March, 2024 levied upon said Writ; and, will offer and sell on May 7, 2024, which is the first Tuesday of May, between the hours prescribed by law (at approximately 10:00 am) at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, at the front door of the Gillespie County Courthouse facing Main Street located at 101 W. Main, Fredericksburg, Texas, all the right, title and interest, if any, owned or claimed by the Defendants, HENRY J. LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, to the following: Two (2) separate parcels of land identified in the Gillespie County Appraisal District Office as Parcel Property ID # 13205 being 204.68 acres of land, described as ABS AO106 P Cabrera #29 and Parcel Property ID # 16525 being 44.3 acres of land, described as ABS A0106 P Cabrera #29 including 5.85ACS A748 (Full Description will be available to view on the Constable Pct #3 page on the Gillespie County Website) Property located at 520 H.J. Ranch Road, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. 

The Property is levied upon as the Property of Henry J. Limited Partnership, and will be sold to satisfy a judgment in Cause No. 15945, 216th Judicial District Court, Gillespie County, Texas, rendered on May 3, 2022, in favor of Plaintiffs PERMIAN HIGHWAY PIPELINE, LLC against Henry J. Limited Partnership, for all interest and costs of suit, together with the costs of executing the writ and sale. 

The sale proceeds will be applied first to the satisfaction of the Judgment and the remainder of the sale proceeds, if any, will be paid to the District Clerk as the law directs.

THE PROPERTY BEING OFFERED FOR SALE IS THE REAL PROPERTY (LAND). THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND AS TO THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY OR TITLE. BUYER IS  ADVISED  THAT  THE  PURCHASE  OF  PROPERTY  AT  THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY. BUYER SIMPLY BUYS WHATEVER INTEREST THE DEFENDANTS HAVE OR CLAIM, IF ANY, IN THE PROPERTY BEING SOLD. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ALL VISIBLE AND APPARENT, RECORDED AND UNRECORDED EASEMENTS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PRESCRIPTIVE RIGHTS, RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, DEDICATIONS, DECLARATIONS, OIL AND GAS LEASE, OIL, GAS AND MINERAL SEVERANCES, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIENS AND CONVEYANCES THAT AFFECT THE PROPERTY; RIGHT OF ADJOINING OWNERS IN ANY WALLS AND FENCES SITUATED ON A COMMON BOUNDRY; AND DECREPANCIES, CONFLICTS, OR SHORTAGES IN AREA OR BOUNDRY LINES; AND ANY ENCROACHMENTS OR OVERLAPPING OF IMPROVMENTS .  THE PURCHASER WILL RECEIVE A CONSTABLE'S BILL OF SALE WHICH IS WITHOUT WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. BUYER IS ADVISED TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY OF BUYER'S CHOOSING.

Gillespie County

Constable

Precinct 3 Map

(effective January 1, 2022)


Please USPS mail or hand-deliver Civil Citations to Constables at 97 Frederick Rd.

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