John Pope (left) is seen seated beside Taylor Fanguy, Constable Precinct 4 (right).
August 20, 2025 - Following an executive session held during Shelby County Commissioners’ Court on August 20, 2025, John Pope was appointed Constable Precinct 5
Commissioner Tom Bellmyer moved that John Pope will be established as the Constable for Precinct 5 and he would like for that to take effect starting Monday, August 25, 2025, to allow time for Pope to get his bond established also to give notice to Sabine County. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stevie Smith and it carried.
County Judge Allison Harbison stated they would not be able to make decisions on any of the other issues they discussed during executive session.
