WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT (ESD)
An Emergency Services District (ESD) is a grassroots government created by voters in an area to fund fire protection, emergency medical services, or both. More than 300 districts are operating in Texas, and more are added at almost every uniform election date. There are more than 310 ESDs in Texas, 32 of which are in 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. ColdSpring Fire Department). There are two types of ESDs: one is for fire protection and the other is for emergency medical services (EMS). ...read more
Request For Qualifications
The San Jacinto County Emergency Services District is seeking Statements of Qualifications from qualified architectural firms or individuals to serve as the District's architect for the development of a new Fire and Emergency Medical Services Station. Please click the button below for information and required qualifications for the project.
The deadline to submit Statements of Qualifications is 1:00 pm September 17, 2026.
List of Services
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Financial DocumentsList Item 1
Find information about tax rate notices, approved budgets and financial audits.
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District MapList Item 2
ESD managed Emergency services for the Coldspring Fire Department Response area.
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Our ProvidersList Item 3
San Jacinto ESD 1 proudly supports our contracted Fire and EMS providers.
San Jacinto County Emergency Services
Providing Support for Our First Responders
