These peace officers are the first link in the county's chain of law enforcement.
Along with their deputies, constables have all the enforcement powers of Texas peace officers. They are sometimes referred to as the executive officer of the justice of the peace courts. Their duties are to:
Subpoena witnesses; Act as bailiff; Execute judgments; and Service of process.
In large metropolitan counties the constable may also assist the county and district courts. In addition, they may perform patrol functions and make criminal investigations. They are involved in the overall effort to reduce the effects of crime in their communities, including in some cases the operation of truancy programs.
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Precinct 3
Constable
Lowrie Sanders
Terrell Sub Courthouse
408 E. College, Terrell, TX
972-563-3121
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Constable Sanders was in the military for 6 years and has been in Law Enforcement for over 37 years. In those years, he has served as a Policeman for the City of Terrell and Kaufman and as Chief of Police for the City of Kemp and has also worked with 5 Judges and a total of 10 JP’s.
He began his career as Constable, January 1985 for Precinct 2, was defeated in 2000 and went to work for the Sheriff’s Dept for 2 years when he was appointed Constable of Precinct 3, where he later ran for the office and successfully won.
He holds an Advanced Certificate in Law Enforcement from TCLOSE and has numerous hours of training.
His Father, Modean Sanders, was Constable in Kaufman County for 16 years and had just been elected for a 5th term when he passed away. His Mother, Louise Sanders, is still living and is very active. At 86 years young she still mows and rakes her own yard, has several flowerbeds she tends to and enjoys her weekly trips to Brookshire’s where she visits with many of her longtime friends.
He has been happily married for 40 years to my his Doris. They have 3 children, 3 grandchildren and 3 grand dogs.
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