What is an Emergency Services District?

Our mission is clear: to safeguard lives, protect property, and make Real County a safer place to live and raise a family.

An Emergency Services District (ESD) is a local government organization established by the residents of an area to finance fire protection, emergency medical services, or both. ESD's generate revenue through property taxes based on assessments of both real estate and personal belongings, and typically enter into agreements with service providers.

We are dedicated to serving our community with unwavering commitment, professionalism, and compassion. Our mission is to provide prompt, effective, and efficient emergency response services to safeguard the lives, property, and environment of the residents and visitors of Real County. Through proactive preparedness, innovative strategies, and continuous training, we strive to be a trusted partner in ensuring the safety and well-being of all those we serve. Our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, and service guide us in delivering the highest standard of emergency care and support to our community in times of need.

Chapter 26 of the Texas Tax Code is dedicated to procedures that taxing units must follow to inform taxpayers about their property tax bills. Effective tax rates must be calculated, and taxes are limited to 8% annual growth for taxing units, other than school districts, without the possibility of elections. Click here for more information.

What you'll find here

• Who we are
• Notices of upcoming meetings, minutes
• Financial statements
• What we want to accomplish for Real County