Gene A. Winston, Jr. Constable, Precinct 8
525 Lakeshore Drive
Port Arthur, Texas 77640
Phone:
409-983-8311
Constable's Office Precinct 8
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Constable Gene Winston, Jefferson County, Precinct Eight, Port
Arthur, Texas provides the following services:
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Serve Civil and Criminal papers, as directed by the court.
Papers served by this office, include Citations, Notices,
Warrants, Peace Bonds, Subpoenas, Writs, Summons, Executions,
Precept to Serve, Temporary Restraining Order, Temporary
Protective Order, Injunctions, and Order of Sale
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Constable and Deputies bailiff the Justice Court and assist all
law enforcement agencies, as required. Additionally, the
Constable and Deputies stay connected and involved in the
community by keeping them aware of any potential problems and
progress. Constable and Deputies also assist invalids with
emergency evacuation.
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Previous services and accomplishments of Precinct 8 include
successfully leading A.S.A.P.- Absent Students Assistance
Project, which is a community-based collaborative designed to
increase the school attendance rates of students in the Port
Arthur Independent School District. Through the ASAP
Collaborative, Constable Collins and Deputies worked with PAISD
to fully and effectively implement its Truancy Prevention
Program, as prescribed by HB 2398. Precinct 8
ASAP Officer’s documentation reflected a significant number of
Home Visits; Truancy Diversion Program Classes for students and
parents; Investigations into unexcused school absences, as
requested by school officials; ongoing Truancy Prevention
training for school leaders and attendance clerks; and student
transports, as requested by school officials. The aforementioned
activities significantly reduced court referrals and improved
student attendance rates across the district, as expected by HB
2398, in fulfillment of program goals, and in support of our
beloved community.