Constable David Peterson
Precinct 1
Address
Hays County Government Center, Ste 2210
712 South Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Contact
Phone 512.393.7730
Fax 512.393.7720
Email:
dpeterson@co.hays.tx.us
Term
4 Years – Expires in 2024
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Hays County Constable Pct. 1 Office to:
- Always maintain an efficient, professional, sensitive, compassionate and respectful manner while executing our responsibilities as peace officers in the State of Texas.
- Be well-trained through continuing education in all areas of law enforcement, as well as in the areas of protection of the public, sensitivity and diversity.
- Continue making our communities a safer place to live, work and raise a family.
Constable Duties
- To assist the Justice of the Peace in this Precinct
- To serve Criminal and Civil Process
- To assist other law enforcement agencies
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Pictured Above: Hays County Constable Precinct 1 Team

Auction Tax Sale
Consistent with statute, all tax sales in Hays County are typically held on the first Tuesday of the month. Tax Sales are held at the Hays County Government Center located at 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Ste, 2210, San Marcos, Texas. Times of the sale should be verified but Hays County tax sales are usually held at 10 a.m. Successful bidders at the sale are expected to tender their bid amount in the form of a money order, a cashier’s check or a personal check. Upon receipt of the successful bid amount the bidder will be provided a receipt verifying payment. Please note that if the successful bidder pays with a personal check, it may take a week or two longer for the deed to be filed as the check must clear the bank before we can proceed with finalizing the documents.
Next Tax Sale: August 2, 2022 @ 10 a.m.