In Texas, constables are fully empowered peace officers with county-wide jurisdiction and thus, may legally exercise their authority in any precinct within their county. However, some constables’ offices limit themselves to providing law enforcement services only to their respective precinct, except in the case of serving civil and criminal process. Constables and their deputies may serve civil process in any precinct in their county and any contiguous county and can serve arrest warrants anywhere in the state. The duties of a Texas constable generally include providing bailiffs for the justice of the peace court(s) within his precinct and serving process issued there and from any other court. Moreover, some constables’ offices limit themselves to only these activities but others provide patrol, investigative, and security services as well. The Constable’s authority considerably overlaps with that of the County Sheriff, especially with respect to serving civil documents as well as criminal warrants.

Constable David J. Thomas and his family have had a house in Port O’Connor for over 20 years, making POC their permanent home 4 years ago. David was elected as precinct 5 constable in November 2018 and was sworn into office on January 1, 2019. David began his Emergency Service and First Responder career 16 years ago as a Volunteer Firefighter in Burleson County, Texas.

His love of public service has inspired his life of service to include serving as a Firefighter- Paramedic in Harris County and an adjunct instructor for the Texas A&M Fire Training School, as well as obtaining advanced certifications in rescue, firefighting, hazardous materials and industrial firefighting. As David progressed through his career, his interest began to shift towards the investigation aspect of firefighting and medical response.

David then expanded his public service career by putting himself through the Police Academy while maintaining a full-time emergency response career. At the conclusion of the yearlong training of the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) Basic Texas Peace Officer Academy, David was commissioned a Texas Peace Officer as a Deputy Constable Reserve in Brazos County, Texas. David became a Calhoun County Sheriff Deputy Reserve in 2016. In 2018, David was elected to the position of Calhoun County Constable Precinct 5 and is honored to serve the citizens of Calhoun County. Since taking the office, David and the Constable’s Office have been audited by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and given the highest marks possible of “Zero Deficiencies.” He has aided the United States Coast Guard as local Law Enforcement during narcotics and public safety investigations and is proud to work with all agencies as needed, as he serves the citizens of Calhoun County. David’s primary focus is the safety and security of the Sanctuary, those traveling on highways 185 and 1289 and the community of Port O’Connor.
David enjoys serving his community but is also an avid hunter and enjoys fishing and spending time with his family and godchildren. He is an excellent cook and enjoys grilling and cooking for family and friends. We are excited to welcome David as Constable of Precinct 5 and look forward to the work that he will do in service to our community.

When asked to recount his most outstanding achievements, he listed the following…

Selected Achievements:

David was selected as one of 2500 Peace Officers from around the country to serve as a United States Special Federal Deputy Marshal Presidential Protection Unit in Washington D.C., for the Inauguration of President Trump.

International Instructor for emergency services in Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico

Successful Business Owner

Career Response to over 3000 calls for service and counting

Multiple Responses to State Disasters and Emergencies such as Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Ike and Harvey, the Chemical Plant Explosion in West, Texas floods, and major Texas wildfires.

-Nancy Pomykal