Welcome to Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 3

What is an 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.

State Statute Regulating ESD Formation and Authority

History

The Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 3 (the District), a political subdivision, created under Article III, Section 48-d, of the Texas Constitution by an affirmative vote of the Texas State Legislature in 1988. The District operates under Chapter 775 of the Health and Safety Code.

The District has entered into a contract with the Orchard Volunteer Fire Department. Within the District’s geographical area, the Department has agreed to provide fire prevention and medical emergency training and to respond to requests for assistance in the event of fire and/or medical emergencies. The District has agreed to pay the Department’s monthly submitted and approved bills not to exceed the taxes collected less the District’s administrative expenses.

District Map

District Commissioners

The District is governed by a Board of District Commissioners consisting of four (4) appointed members, who manage and supervise all affairs of the District. Each District Commissioner is appointed to serve a staggered two (2) year term. The District’s current members are as follows:

Al Sulak, President, Appointed

Mailing Address: c/o Coveler & Peeler, P.C., 820 Gessner, Suite 1710, Houston, TX 77024
Office Telephone #: (713) 984-8222
Email Address: Board@FBCESD3.org

Mark Thormaehlen, Vice-President, Appointed

Mailing Address: c/o Coveler & Peeler, P.C., 820 Gessner, Suite 1710, Houston, TX 77024
Office Telephone #: (713) 984-8222
Email Address: Board@FBCESD3.org

Pamela Henry, Treasurer, Appointed

Mailing Address: c/o Coveler & Peeler, P.C., 820 Gessner, Suite 1710, Houston, TX 77024
Office Telephone #: (713) 984-8222
Email Address: Board@FBCESD3.org

Angelica Ramos, Secretary, Appointed

Mailing Address: c/o Coveler & Peeler, P.C., 820 Gessner, Suite 1710, Houston, TX 77024
Office Telephone #: (713) 984-8222
Email Address: Board@FBCESD3.org