A New Smith County Constable

TYLER – A new constable has been appointed in Smith County for Precinct 2. Smith County commissioners have appointed Deputy Constable Josh Black, on the left in the picture, to the post. He is replacing Constable Andy Dunklin who is stepping down to become Justice of the Peace. He ran unopposed for the position in both the primary and the general election. He steps down as constable December 31st and takes over his new duties on January 1st. Black served briefly in the Texas State Guard before he worked at the Smith County Sheriff’s Office, first in the jail and then on patrol. He became Dunklin’s deputy constable just over 4 years ago.