9-1-1 Communication District

The Henderson County 9-1-1 Communication District in Athens, TX was established in 1987 to provide efficient emergency 9-1-1 services to the citizens of Henderson County. The district is funded through an emergency service fee charged to telephone subscribers, and it operates under the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 772.

The purpose of the district is to deliver emergency telephone calls, along with caller information and location, to the public safety answering points in Henderson County. These calls are then processed and first responders are dispatched. The district is responsible for the initial and ongoing costs of the hardware, software, routing, and location technology used in delivering 9-1-1 calls and associated data.

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