HARDIN COUNTY, Texas — Hardin County Commissioners didn't have to look far to fill an open constable's job.
During a special meeting Monday, commissioners unanimously approved the appointment of lead deputy Cory Jeffcoat to fill a vacancy that was created last week. The previous Precinct 4 Constable was appointed justice of the peace.
Jeffcoat has spent more than a decade serving as the lead deputy, without any pay, according to Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel.
“I was honored to swear-in Constable Jeffcoat late this afternoon as he took the Oath of Office. I have been privileged to work with Cory in the past, and I know he will serve the citizens of JP Precinct 4 well as their newly appointed Constable,” Judge McDaniel said.
The constable job will be on the ballot in 2020 during the primary and general elections. People who want to run for the job can file starting November 9. The deadline to file to run is December 9, according to Judge McDaniel.
12News reached out to Jeffcoat to see if he plans to run in 2020. We haven’t heard back yet.
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