Deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Precinct 4 office fanned out across north Harris County on Wednesday, Aug. 12, patrolling school zones alongside each district's own police force as students returned for the first day of the 2026-27 school year.

Herman's office confirmed the deployment that morning, saying deputies were assisting police from five school districts: Spring ISD, Klein ISD, Aldine ISD, Cy-Fair ISD and Humble ISD.

The coordinated effort put extra law enforcement in school zones around campuses across the precinct during the morning rush. For families dropping off students at Spring ISD and Klein ISD schools, the visible police presence marked the start of active school-zone enforcement that will continue all year.

Buildup to the first day

The deployment capped a week of back-to-school safety moves by Precinct 4. On Aug. 10, the office stationed deputies along the 1800–2200 blocks of Briarcreek Boulevard in Spring's Memorial Hills subdivision for a traffic enforcement push, as we reported that day. On Aug. 8, the constable's office warned drivers that fines for passing a stopped school bus can reach $1,250 and that speeding penalties double in active school zones.

Precinct 4 deputies also joined local fire and EMS crews at a back-to-school community event in Spring on Sunday, Aug. 9.

Ongoing partnership

Klein ISD Police and Precinct 4 have partnered on school bus safety traffic initiatives dating back years, with a documented focus on motorists who fail to stop for buses with red flashing lights.

Precinct 4 describes itself as the largest constable's office in the United States, serving all of north Harris County. Five of the six school districts within its jurisdiction started classes on the same day; Tomball ISD begins Aug. 18.

School zone speed limits and bus-stop laws remain in effect throughout the school year.