Emergency Services Districts No. 1 and No. 2 Budgets
El Paso County
Summary
Both ESDs presented operating budgets to support growing call volumes, increased staffing, new fire stations, and equipment purchases across unincorporated El Paso County.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Importance
- 12
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before.
Impact analysis
ESD 1 operating budget of $19.28 million with a 10-cent tax rate; ESD 2 total budget of $23.94 million with a tax rate of $0.090398.
Residents in ESD 1 and ESD 2 service areas receiving enhanced emergency response and 24-hour staffing.
Taxpayers may face increased tax burdens depending on the final rate adopted.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Commissioners Court Regular - Business - Aug 24, 2026
Both ESDs presented operating budgets to support growing call volumes, increased staffing, new fire stations, and equipment purchases across unincorporated El Paso County.
Commissioners Court - Budget Hearing - Aug 11, 2026
The county is balancing the need for employee raises and infrastructure investment with the goal of keeping the tax rate manageable for residents.
El Paso County advances higher tax rate proposal, final rate not set
El Paso County advances higher tax rate proposal, final rate not set KFOX
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