Harris County Constable, Precinct 7

Description

The constables are authorized peace officers and chief process servers for the Justices of the Peace precincts in Harris County. They have county-wide jurisdiction to serve papers for suits involving debt or divorce, foreclosure, eviction writs and court summons. They also issue criminal warrants through Justice of the Peace courts and provide bailiffs for those courts.

Application Guidelines

1) Contact the Harris County Elections Office to confirm that your registered address qualifies you for the position you intend to run for, and that you meet other office specific qualifications. 2) Complete the Declaration of Intent to Run and submit the application by the filing window. Once the March primary has been held, independent candidates may start circulating their nominating petitions, which are due to the County Judge in June (the exact date will vary depending on year). Signers of the nominating petition can not have voted in the March primary, and the requirement is 500 signatures to appear for most positions on the ballot. Potential candidates should speak with the Harris County Elections Department as soon as possible to verify signature requirements and the filing window. 3) Submit the Declaration of Intent to Run within 108-78 days prior to the primary election and submit the nominating petition and application to the County Judge. If you have any questions regarding filing for this position please contact the Harris County Elections Office at (713) 755-5792 or [email protected], or the Texas Secretary of State Office at [email protected] or by phone at (512) 463-5650.

Submit application to:
Harris County Board of Elections, 1001 Preston, Houston, Texas, 77002, US