We currently have two constable contracts, each providing 40 hours per week coverage. These contracts are funded entirely by neighborhood residents. For each contract, Harris County subsidizes the cost of the program by 20 percent. Each constable contract currently costs us about $77,000 annually. The constable program currently has less than 300 household supporters (out of 1430 homes) who pay the recommended $250 annual fee.  Thus, fundraisers are required annually due to lack of sufficient revenues to cover the costs.