Search every Emergency Services District in Texas by county, city or name. See who provides fire and EMS coverage, how to reach them, and when their board meets.
Zoom into your region to see the districts near you. Verified districts have confirmed their information directly with ESD Texas.
An ESD is a political subdivision formed by an election of local residents to fund fire protection, emergency medical services, or both, often for areas outside city limits.
ESDs may levy a property tax of up to 10¢ per $100 of valuation and, where voters approve, a local sales tax, so the funding stays in the community it serves.
A five-member board of commissioners oversees each district's budget, tax rate and service contracts in meetings that are open to the public.
Every Texas ESD has a free page built from public records. Claim it to confirm your information, or upgrade to an Enhanced listing to tell your story, post news and recruit staff.
ESD fire marshals in counties of 100,000 or more people must earn Texas Commission on Fire Protection certifications within 12–24 months of appointment, and a peace-officer license if acting as officers.
Effective September 1, 2025Raises the competitive-bidding threshold for ESD purchases from $50,000 to $100,000 (the same change applies to cities and school districts).
Effective September 1, 2025Raises the amount a bonded ESD employee can pay out without board approval from $2,000 to $50,000.
Effective September 1, 2025