On February 16, 2016, the Board of Managers approved the creation of the Gulf Coast Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District (GCRECD) by adoption of resolutions by the counties and municipalities of Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Liberty, Matagorda, Walker, Waller, and Wharton pursuant by Chapter 772, Subchapter H, of the Texas Health and Safety Code to form a Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District.
The Gulf Coast Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District (District) is created to promote enhanced public safety and increased fiscal and service efficiencies in the administration of emergency communications for the municipalities and counties of Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Liberty, Matagorda, Walker, Waller, and Wharton. District is governed by Board of Managers representing the eight participating counties in the program region.