Travis County Constable – Precinct 5
Precinct 5, Travis County, TX
Current Incumbent
Carlos B. Lopez
Democratic
In office since January 2025
Next Election
Nov 7, 2028
Filing Window
Mar 8, 2028 - Apr 6, 2028
Term Length
4 years
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The County Constable is the executive enforcement branch of the county justice courts. County Constables are peace officers responsible for law enforcement and also serve legal documents like restraining orders and warrants.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Texas for one year, a resident of the district from which elected for 6 months prior to the filing deadline, and a registered voter in the area from which elected
Filing information
Elections office
Dem Party Chair: 1311 East 6th Street, Suite B, Austin, TX 78702; Rep Party Chair: 807 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78701; Independent: 1000 Guadalupe Street Austin, TX
Phone: Dem: 512-477-7500, Rep: 512-302-1776, Independent: 512-854-9188
Fee & signature requirements
$1,000
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the applicable County Party Chair's office (major or minor parties); independent candidates submit paperwork with the County Judge's/Clerk's office.