WHAT'S NEW

January 20, 2026 Public Meeting Notice

Jan 13, 2026

Panola County ESD No. 1 ( PCESD 1) Board of Commissioners will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.

Burn Ban Notice

Jan 8, 2026

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Commissioners' Court of Panola County that all outdoor burning is prohibited in the unincorporated areas of Panola County for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of adoption of this Order

Welcome to Panola County ESD 1

Emergency Services Districts (ESDs) are authorized by the Texas Constitution, Article 3, Section 48-e, and Chapter 775 of the Texas Health & Safety Code. ESDs are political subdivisions of the State of Texas. They may support or provide local emergency services, including emergency medical services, emergency ambulance services, rural fire prevention and control services, and other emergency services authorized by the Texas Legislature. ESDs may collect a sales and use tax and/or property taxes to support or provide these services. Panola County Emergency Services District No. 1 is governed by an appointed board of five commissioners. The commissioners are dedicated to the fiscal stewardship of taxpayer dollars in supporting the following volunteer fire departments:

Beckville VFD Clayton VFD Community Four VFD Flatwoods VFD Gary VFD Inter Community VFD Woods VFD