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Atascosa County commissioners create Emergency Services District No. 2 after May election
Summary
The Atascosa County Commissioners Court approved an order creating Atascosa County Emergency Services District No. 2 following a May election that passed 214–76; the court authorized steps to appoint an interim board and directed staff to return with nominations for a five-member board.
The Atascosa County Commissioners Court voted to create Atascosa County Emergency Services District No. 2 after reading an order that followed a May 2025 election in which voters approved formation by a 214–76 margin.
The order, read aloud by Molly Solis, county attorney, says the district was formed “pursuant to chapter 775 of the Texas Health and Safety Code” and under Article 3, Section 48(e) of the Texas Constitution, and becomes effective upon passage. The court approved the order by motion and a recorded 3–0 vote with Commissioner Gillespie absent.
Why it matters: emergency services districts (ESDs) can levy taxes and contract for fire and emergency services inside defined boundaries. Creating ESD No. 2 begins the legal process for local fire departments and residents within the described boundary to organize governance and service funding.
During the meeting Solis said the next step is appointment of a board. She told the court the fire departments within the district are preparing nominations and “they'll narrow it down to 5, and they'll nominate those 5 based on the criteria that's required to you,” and that the recommended emergency board will be submitted for the court’s approval at the May 27 meeting. Solis also said the official board typically takes office January 1 but an interim or emergency board will be named sooner because the district was created midyear.
The motion to approve the order was made by Commissioner Bowen and seconded by Commissioner Pavelic. The court recorded votes in favor by Commissioner Bowen, Commissioner Pavelic and Commissioner Riley; Commissioner Gillespie was absent.
The order references two attachments: exhibit A (legal description) and exhibit B (map of boundaries). The court record shows the formation received the majority of votes cast at the election and that the order “shall become effective from and after the date of its passage.” No motion to delay or table the order was made.
Officials indicated the appointment of the district board and any related organizational matters — including the district’s initial budget, taxation rate questions, and contracts with local fire departments — will return as agenda items for future meetings.
