Our History

In 2002, ESD 200 was formed by a vote of all residents within the proposed (approximate) 600 square mile boundary of the district. Upon a passing the electoral vote, ESD 200 was established and began collecting property tax to assist in funding the different self-established 501c3 departments already in existence. ESD 200 established contracts with nine (9) different agencies to ensure proper coverage for the district as a whole. These were Waller County EMS, Waller VFD, Prairie View VFD, Hempstead VFD, Tri-County VFD, Monaville VFD, Pattison VFD, Mt. Zion VFD, and Katy Department.

In 2007, a new 501c3 fire department was formed in the far northwest corner of the district which was named Rolling Hills VFD. They soon went into a contract just after opening its doors.

In 2013, Brookshire VFD also went under contract bringing a total of 11 contracted entities into service under ESD 200.

In 2015, Duty Crew was established at Waller VFD, Pattison VFD, and Tri-County VFD from 6a-6p to help supplement daytime response.

In 2017, ESD 200 moved to a TCFP regulated department and hired its first Full Time crews. In September of that year, Station 6 was established in the Katy area. Within just a few short years, Waller County became the fastest growing district around.

In 2022, Station 81 build out was completed which allowed the district to provide a second full-time staffed station as well as the ability to house administration staff.

In 2024, Stations 42 and 71 moved to full-time staffed stations.

In 2026 the ESD Board of Commissioners broke ground on the Station 43 new construction project located in Hockley, TX. ESD 200 also began renovations at the site of Future Station 72 located in Brookshire, TX. 

The Station 72 project was completed in June 2026 and will be home to a 4-person Fire Crew, EMS Supervisor, EMS Crew, and WHESD 200 Mechanics & Mechanic Shop. 

As of June 2026, the Station 43 project is on schedule for completion by this Fall. Station 43 is located just outside of the Grand Prairie Subdivision on Baethe Rd, this new station will include four pull-through bays equipped with bifold doors.