Austin County backs rural ambulance grant, authorizes EMS station bids and software purchase

Mar 10, 2025

Austin County Commissioners Court voted 4-0 to support HB 3000/SB 1377 to pursue a Rural Ambulance Services Grant, authorized solicitations for construction of EMS stations and an OEM building, and approved new EMS tracking software after hearing estimates on costs and response times.

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Austin County Commissioners Court on March 10 unanimously approved a resolution supporting HB 3000/SB 1377, legislation that Chief Walter Morrow, the county’s EMS director, said would create a Rural Ambulance Services Grant Program providing $350,000 per year.

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