Rural Addressing

Austin County Emergency Communications District (ACECD) maps and maintains addresses for rural Austin County, not the City of Bellville or Sealy. New addresses are assigned based on the Austin County Appraisal District Property ID number. Below is an image of the dispatch computer screen showing house points, roads, and topographic features of the Industry area.

Screenshot of a map with overlaid colorful lines and various symbols, possibly representing infrastructure or planning.

These addresses are used by all emergency responders when a 911 call is placed. They are also the mailing addresses for most residents of unincorporated areas. The post office must verify all mailing address zip codes. We do not have postal carrier route information. Routes often cross over other zip code areas.

We work closely with the Austin County Sheriff's Department, U.S. Postal Service, Austin County Commissioners Court, Austin County Appraisal District, and other local services.

ACECD also coordinates the computer software systems involved in Emergency Services. Below is a picture of one desk of the Austin County Dispatch Center.

Office desk with multiple monitors, phone, keyboard, mouse, printer, and office supplies.

In an emergency, dispatchers and responders must have the most up-to-date information to locate and provide the best service to callers. The physical location is just the tip of the iceberg of needed information. Responders need to know if there is a locked gate at the entrance, who to call for access, gate code/combination, if there is more than one residence on the property, etc. We have a form for property owners to complete and submit important information with a 911 address. See the forms link on the home page. This information is made available to dispatch and emergency responders when a call to 911 is made.

Website Accessibility Statement

Austin County Emergency Communications District (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Coordinator

The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices and requirements.

Compliance Procedures

The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues, the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible content if found.

Accessible Documents Policy

The District is committed to providing all documents hosted on the website in an accessible format or making accessible alternatives available.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests in a timely manner. If you need assistance or accommodations while accessing content on this website, please contact our Compliance Coordinator via the form below: