Constable Precinct 1

Fort Bend County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office has deputies specifically assigned to neighborhoods through a contract program where the Homeowner’s Association (HOA) or Municipal Utilities Districts (MUD) pay for the extra patrol. This program is supplemental to the district units assigned to a geographic area typically by the Sheriff’s Office. This program benefits the neighborhood by having deputies available with shorter response times and allowing the assigned deputies to build relationships with the residents. If you have questions about this program and considering one for your community, please contact: Chief Deputy Frank Cempa Jr at 281-344-3982 or e-mail: frank.cempajr@fortbendcountytx.gov.

We are proud to work with the citizens of Precinct 1 in providing supplemental patrol through our contract deputy program. Currently, we have deputies who patrol the following areas:

• CAD (County Assistance District) #1
• CAD (County Assistance District) #9
• Cinco Ranch
• Cinco Ranch 8
• Fort Bend MUD 35 Seven Meadows HOA
• Fort Bend MUD 58
• Fort Bend MUD 124 (Falcon Ranch)
• Fort Bend MUD 185 (King Lakes, Marshall Oaks)
• Grand Lakes MUD 1
• Grand Lakes MUD 2
• Grand Lakes MUD 4
• Harris / Fort Bend MUD 1 (Falcon Point, Parkway Oaks, and Wyndhaven Estates)
• City of Weston Lakes
• Tamarron
• Jordan Ranch
• Fire Thorne
• Harvest Green

The deputies provide supplemental law enforcement in those areas through a contract between the Constable’s Office and the Homeowner’s or Property Owner’s Association of a subdivision, Municipal Utility Districts, or the Fort Bend Toll Road Authority.

Our Office has seen remarkable success with the program, as is the result of our highly-trained deputies and outstanding community relations. We maintain a proactive stance on crime, focusing on prevention, community involvement and education, rather than a reactive response. The contracting governing board is provided a comprehensive report of all activity performed by all deputies in their patrol contract and are constantly updated on any crime problems we encounter.

If your subdivision’s HOA / POA is interested in a patrol contract with our agency, please contact us.

Juvenile Detention and Alternative Learning Centers

The Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable's Office provides deputies for the following locations:

• Juvenile Detention Center
• Alternative Learning Centers
  • Lamar CISD
  • Fort Bend ISD

Justice Courts

Precinct 1 Constable's Office deputies perform duties as the Justice Court bailiff. They are required to keep the peace and maintain a presence at every session of court.

Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 1

Address: 3114 Rosenberg St., Needville, TX 77461
Telephone: 979-793-3403 or 832-471-2550
Fax: 832-471-2563
Email: jp1-1@fortbendcountytx.gov

Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2

Address: 1517 Eugene Heimann Circle, Suite 100 Richmond, TX 77469
Telephone: 281-341-3742
Fax: 281-341-3746

Deputies in the Civil Division serve a wide variety of court documents issued by Justice, County, District Courts, as well as courts from out of state. These documents include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Writs of Sequestration
• Eviction Suits
• Writs of Possession
• Citations
• Show Cause
• Civil Subpoenas
• Criminal Subpoenas
• Criminal Summons
• Retraining Orders
• Protective Orders
• Writs of Garnishment (seizing of money or financial instruments)

2025 Constable Fees

In addition to serving these different processes, deputies also perform duties as the Justice Court bailiff. They are required to keep the peace and maintain a presence at every session of court.

Deputies in the Civil Division serve more than 9,000 court documents each year.

If you have any questions for deputies in the Civil Division, please contact our office. One of our courteous and professional clerks will assist you.

Complaints

The Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office recognizes that law enforcement’s image and reputation depend on the personal integrity and discipline of all agency employees.  The Precinct 1 Constable’s Office pledges to competently and impartially investigate all allegations of misconduct by employees and complaints bearing on the department's response to community needs. 

Members of the public who are dissatisfied with how law enforcement service was provided, a failure to provide service, improper attitudes or behavior are encouraged to bring this to the attention of our office. Service-related complaints will be investigated, and proper corrective action will be taken as necessary.

Members of the public who have been victim of deputy misconduct or who have witnessed deputy misconduct are encouraged to report the misconduct to the Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.  Allegations of misconduct will be thoroughly investigated, and sustained allegations could result in additional training, counseling, reprimand, suspension, termination or, in the case of criminal allegations, referred to the criminal justice system.

A disagreement over the validity of a traffic citation is not a matter of misconduct. Such disagreements should be directed to the court that has jurisdiction in the matter.

How to file a complaint

Members of the public wishing to make a complaint may contact the Precinct 1 Constable’s Office in person, by phone, mail or by email as listed below.  State law requires that formal complaints of misconduct involving police officers be sworn under oath and notarized.  A complaint form will be supplied by our office.  Complaint Form  [PDF]

Precinct 1 Constable’s Office

22333 Grand Corner Ste. 103

Katy, TX 77494

281-238-1430

ConstablePct1@fortbendcountytx.gov

Administrative Staff

Shelli Beard - Administrative Assistant
Rachelle Murphy - Administrative Secretary
Rosie Renteria - Clerk III

These personnel are essential to the successful operation of the Fort Bend Courts, Precinct 1 Constable's Office.

Constable Beard ensures his constituents receive excellent customer service.

Chad Norvell, Constable Precinct 1

Constable Chad Norvell was elected to serve the residents of Fort Bend County, Precinct 1, effective January 1, 2021. Constable Norvell has been in law enforcement since 1993, with all of his service being in Fort Bend County. He most recently served as the Chief Deputy for the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Norvell has a BS in Organizational Leadership and is a graduate of the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University. Constable Norvell resides in Firethorne and is the first Fort Bend County official elected from the Katy-area. Prior to entering law enforcement, Norvell proudly served his country in the United States Marines.