About 9-1-1
A Historical Moment for Public Safety
The World's First 9-1-1 Call
On Friday February 16, 1968, at 2:00 pm in the afternoon, the first 9-1-1 call was placed from the mayor's office in Haleyville, Alabama by Senator Rankin Fite. The call was answered a short distance away at the Haleyville police station, and so began the legacy of 9-1-1 as a means of reaching emergency service personal when someone’s life or property are in danger. Read more about the history of Emergency Calling services and 9-1-1 in the U.S.
9-1-1 Legislation in Texas
For information about current Texas 9-1-1 laws and rules, visit the Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC) Legislation and Rules page.
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