Rodriguez is county’s new constable

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Takes seat formerly held by Rene Lozano

Frio County commissioners emerged from a meeting behind closed doors Tuesday, February 11, to appoint John Anthony Rodriguez to serve as constable for Precinct 4.
The appointment by commissioners comes just shy of two months after Constable Rene Lozano announced his retirement from two decades in the position.
“I am still processing it,” Rodriguez said in a phone interview last week. “It is definitely a dream come true. I am thankful that the commissioners’ court saw my potential and the dedication I have put in since the start of my campaign.”

“I am grateful for my constituents who have supported me throughout my journey,” the constable said, “and I cannot wait to make a positive impact.”
Rodriguez placed his name on the ballot to run against Lozano in 2023. Bryan Jackson also sought election to the position but both were defeated by the incumbent.
According to legal counsel for the court, Joseph Sindon, the appointee will have to run in the general election in November 2026 to keep the job. The next full-term election for the position will be in 2028.
“They’re going to have to do a lot of work,” Sindon said during a meeting in January.
Rodriguez said he is well aware of constitutional law and plans to seek election.

Anthony Rodriguez took his oath of office last week to serve as constable in Frio’s Pct. 4

“I intend to take it one day at a time and show the citizens of Precinct 4 that I will keep my promise on being there for them on a daily basis,” the newly appointed constable said. “Working closely with my community, my local department heads, my focus is to serve the citizens of Precinct 4 by presenting them with positive results, fostering connections and addressing their concerns.”
Rodriguez attended the Middle Rio Grande Law Enforcement Academy at the age of 21 in 2016, earning his basic peace officer license. Shortly thereafter, Rodriguez began his law enforcement career as a patrol officer with the Dilley Police Department. Rodriguez went on to join the Frio County Sheriff’s Office, where he served as a patrol deputy for two years before earning a promotion to patrol supervisor, a position he held until March 2021.
Since March 2021, Rodriguez has served as a sergeant detective for the Pearsall Police Department.
Rodriguez has a rake of certifications that include special weapons and tactics (SWAT), building search, field training officer, gang intervention, supervisor, active shooter response, crime scene investigation, human trafficking, and narcotics and dangerous drug investigation.
The county’s new constable took office on Friday, February 14.
“Shortly after I establish myself in my new office and do my necessary paperwork, I plan to meet with Justice of the Peace Jack Proctor and see where I can be of immediate assistance with conducting the civil process to reduce and eventually eliminate the backlog of paperwork,” Rodriguez said. “From what I have been informed, I have a box full of documents waiting for me. Aside from conducting my civic duties, I want to meet with our local leaders and officials to see what issues, if any, that I can assist on my end and continue to be proactive.”