About Carlos

Carlos and Jennifer

Carlos and his wife Jennifer have four children and four grandchildren who live in the Austin area. Carlos attended Allen Junior High, A.S. Johnston High School, and ACC in Austin. His passion to serve and make a positive difference was instilled by his family values. “My desire to improve the lives of our kids, keep our aging community safe, and create social change in the area of domestic violence is what drives me.”

Experience that Matters

  • Constable, Travis County Precinct Five (2012—)

  • Chief Deputy Constable, Travis County Constable Precinct Five (1981—2012)

  • Instructor, Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas, Sam Houston State University (2010—)

  • Deputy Constable, Travis County Precinct Five (1980—1981)

  • Instructor, Texas Justice Court Training Center at Texas State University (1980—)

Professional Activities

  • President, Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas (2018)

  • Member, Executive Board of Directors of Texas Association of Counties (2018—)

  • Member, City of Austin Mayor's Committee on Institutional Racism and Systemic Inequalities (2017—2018)

  • Member, Texas Lt. Governor's Law Enforcement Advisory Committee (2017)

  • Member, Constable Education Committee, Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas (1991—2015)

  • Lifetime Member, South Texas JPCA (2014)

  • Lifetime Member, West Texas JPCA (2014)

  • Committee Member, Texas Supreme Court Rules of Civil Procedure Ancillary Proceedings Subcommittee (2009—2011)

  • Member, Austin/Travis County Family Violence Task Force (2010—)

  • Member, TCLEOSE Rules of Civil Procedure Ancillary Proceedings Subcommittee (2007—2009)

  • Lifetime Member, North Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas (2008—)

  • Member, Central Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of TX (2006)

  • Chair/Member, Constable's Legislative Committee, Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas (2003—)

  • Member, TCOLE Civil Process Proficiency Certification Committee (2002—)

  • Board of Directors, Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas (1997—)

  • Member, Justice of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas (1980—)

Helping the Community

  • Mentor, T.A. Brown Elementary School and Seedling Foundation Brooke Elementary School (1993—2018)

  • Big Brothers and Big Sisters Association (2010—)

  • Volunteer, Texas Parks & Wildlife Anger Education (2008—)

  • Volunteer Instructor, Travis County Project Options for Domestic Violence (2000—2005)

  • Founding Member, President and Officer, Constable Precinct Five Constable's Association (1993—)

  • Chair, CN5 Men As Allies, Austin/Travis County Family Violence Task Force

  • Founder/Volunteer, Silver Watch Program - Meals on Wheels and More

Achievements and Awards

  • "A Great Place to Work" Travis County Recognition (2019)

  • 40 Year Travis County Longevity Certificate (2018)

  • National Night Out Rookie of the Year Award (2018)

  • T.A. Vines Award, JPCA of Texas (2015)

  • Mothers Against Drunk Driving Commitment to Youth Award (2014)

  • Best Practices of the Year Award, JPCA of Texas (2013—2014)

  • Deputy Constable of the Year, Justice of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas (1997, 2009, 2012)

  • Distinguished Commander Award, Travis County Constable, Precinct Five (2002)

Training and Education

  • TAC 254 Leadership, Texas Association of Counties (2018)

  • Constable Leadership Institute accreditation from Sam Houston State University, Constable Leadership College (2010)

  • Civil Process Proficiency Certification, TCLEOSE (2005)

  • Spanish Language Certification, Travis County (2003)

  • Constable Leadership College, Southwest State University (2002)

  • Instructor Certification, TCLEOSE (1995)

  • Master Peace Officer License, TCLEOSE (1993)