Constable Don Montague

Don began his law enforcement career in 1967 with the Texas Highway Patrol. He went to work for the Hays County Sheriff’s Office in 1987 serving as Patrol Deputy, Patrol Sergeant, Narcotics Lieutenant, Patrol Captain, SWAT Commander, and Chief Deputy. 

He was elected Hays County Sheriff in 1996 and reelected in 2000 and 2004. Don retired from the Sheriff’s Office and became Director of the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center (ALERRT) at Texas State University. In August of 2020, Don was appointed Hays County Constable Precinct 3 and was elected the following November. 

Don received his education through Texas State University, where he earned his Master of Science in Criminal Justice in 2005. He also completed and earned certification as Master Peace Officer and Instructor with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Don has been recognized for his many years of outstanding service and dedication to law enforcement and public office by receiving the Bert Ford Award, presented to him by Governor George Bush and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. He also received the Presidential Award by Central Texas Crime Prevention, and Texas Crime Prevention Manager of the Year. In 2019, he was awarded the Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award, School of Criminal Justice, by Texas State University. He received the Patriot Award at the 2023 911 Memorial Service.

Though Don’s professional affiliations and community involvement are vast and long the one thing that holds true is his love for the community he serves. 

Sergeant Donny Torres 

Sergeant Donny Torres has served Hays County Precinct 3 Constable Office since 2016. Sgt. Torres has 20 years in law enforcement, having served 11 years with the West Lake Hills Police Department, and two years as a Patrol Officer with the Gonzales Police Department. 

Sgt. Torres received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Homeland Security from Liberty University in 2018. Sergeant Torres also received his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Liberty University in 2022. 

In November 2017, Sgt. Torres received his Master Peace Officer Certification. In 2018, Sergeant Torres received an Academic Recognition Award from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. He was recognized and honored with Deputy of the Year in 2018. Sgt. Torres completed the Texas Constable Leadership Training through LEMIT in Huntsville, Texas. 

Sgt. Torres strives to uphold the oath he took to preserve, protect, and defend the citizens of Hays County, with honesty, loyalty, and integrity.

Deputy Cody Cheatham

Deputy Cody Cheatham has been a Peace Officer for more than 14 years. He has completed more than 2773 hours of training and holds an Advanced Peace Officer License. He  received his education from Hill College and Texas State University.

Cody is a member of the following associations:

Justice of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas (JPCA)

He has achieved the following Certificates and Proficiencies: 

• Basic Jailer Certification
• Basic Telecommunicator Certification
• Mental Health Officer
• Court Security Specialist
• IPMBA Bike Certification
• New Supervisor Course 
• Texas Constables Leadership College Graduate Class # (TCLC)
• Instructor 

Prior to working for the Constable Pct. 3 Office, Cody was a Hays  County Sheriff's Office  Patrol Deputy.

Deputy Frank Cheatham

Deputy Frank Cheatham has 19 years of Law Enforcement experience and more than 1,600 hours of TCOLE training. He also an Intermediate Peace Officer. Prior to working for the Constable Pct. 3 Office, he was a Corporal with Hays County Sheriff’s Office and a Corporal with the Constable Pct. 1 Office.

Cheatham also has the following skills and certifications:

• Field Training Officer
• Mental Health Officer
• SRO (School Resource Officer)
• Background Investigator
• Warrant Division
• Jail Certification
• Court Security Officer
• Animal Cruelty Investigator

Deputy Michael Fuentes

512-847-5532

michael.fuentes@co.hays.tx.us

Deputy Constable Michael Fuentes joined the Hays County Precinct 3 Constable in 2023. He previously served with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office, from 2009 to 2021 as a Corporal in Corrections. He also served with Austin Community College Police Department from 2021-2023. 

Deputy Fuentes was a former President of the Hays County Law Enforcement Association (2017-2019). 

Deputy Fuentes holds the following Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certifications: 

• Basic Instructor Proficiency (2014), 
• Field Training Officer (2014), 
• Spanish bilingual (2014), 
• Background Investigator (2016), 
• Less Lethal Impact and Chemical Weapons Instructor (2016), 
• Advance Jailer License (2017), 
• Basic Peace Officer License (2020),
• School-Based Law Enforcement Certified (2021).