What is an ESD?
An Emergency Services District (ESD) is a local government agency created by a vote of the public to provide fire protection and/or emergency medical services (EMS) in specific areas in unincorporated Harris County. The governing statute for an ESD is Chapter 775 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. An ESD collects taxes based on appraisals of real and personal property, and usually contracts with a service provider, e.g. Klein Volunteer Fire Department. There are two types of ESDs: one is for fire protection and the other is for emergency medical services (EMS).
An ESD is governed by a board of commissioners who are elected to four-year staggered terms by the residents in the district. All candidates must file an application with an ESD board secretary or other officer appointed to carry out election duties. All members must be 18 years old and a resident of the district.
Some of the qualifications for applicants are:
- Community-oriented individuals, or have the desire to become involved
- Have a basic knowledge of business practices and/or fiscal issues
- Possess the ability to work with the other board members to ensure that the best possible service is provided to the residents of the district
- Have the time to dedicate and serve on the board
If you are interested in serving on one of these boards, or have any questions, please contact the ESD directly.
HC ESD 3 – EMS
19023 FM 2920
Tomball Texas 77377
Phone: 713-984-8222
HC ESD 8 – EMS
29530 Quinn Rd.
Tomball Texas 77375
Phone: 713-984-8222
HC ESD 9 – EMS/FIRE
10710 Telge Rd.
Houston Texas 77095
Phone: 281-550-6663
ESD 11
18334 Stuebner Airline Rd.
Spring Texas 77379
Phone: 281-524-7660
HC ESD 15 – FIRE
HCESD 15 Administration
c/o Coveler & Peeler, P.C.
Two Memorial City Plaza
820 Gessner, Suite 1710
Houston, Texas 77024
Phone: 713-984-8222
HC ESD 16 – FIRE
8681 Louetta, Suite 250
Klein Texas 77379
Phone: 281-607-4660
HC ESD 21 – FIRE
PO BOX 322
Tomball Texas 77377
Phone: 713-984-8222
HC ESD 47 – EMS Fire
c/o Callegari Law Firm
15040 Fairfield Village #200
Cypress, Texas 77433
Phone: 281-304-1230
HC ESD 48 – EMS/FIRE
21201 Morton Road
Katy, Texas 77449
Phone: 281-599-8888
Harris-Ft. Bend ESD 100
PO BOX 506
Alief, Texas 77411
Phone: 713-984-8222
Waller-HC ESD 200 EMS/Fire
PO BOX 510
Waller, Texas 77484
Phone: 936-372-8084