Milam Co. ESD1-EMS Station 1

A new 11,379-square-foot emergency medical services facility is under construction at 205 Lafferty Ave in Cameron, Texas. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as Milam Co. ESD1-EMS Station 1, represents a significant investment in local public safety infrastructure for Milam County.

The building is designed as a single-story structure that includes a two-bay, double-deep apparatus bay for ambulance and rescue vehicles. In addition to the operational bays, the facility features dedicated living quarters for on-duty personnel and administrative offices for the Milam County Emergency Services District 1. The site improvements are part of the new construction scope, ensuring the facility meets modern operational standards.

Project Scope and Design

Diverse Studio is the design firm of record for this project. The total estimated cost is $4,200,000, which equates to approximately $369 per square foot. This cost per square foot is above the county median for similar new construction filings in Milam County. The project involves public funds and public land, highlighting its role as a critical municipal asset. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Omar Munoz.

Construction began in June 2026, following the completion of plan review in August 2026. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete. The project is scheduled to finish in December 2026. The scheduled build window of 183 days is close to the county median of 193 days for comparable new construction projects. Diverse Studio has registered three other TDLR projects totaling $9,000,000, including facilities in Arlington, Springtown, and Burleson.

Local Context and Economics

Cameron is located in Milam County, a region with a population of approximately 8,098 residents according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP code 76520. The median household income in this area is $63,037, and the median owner-occupied home value is $157,700. Housing in the area is predominantly owner-occupied. The Milam County unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier, according to FRED data.

This project is one of 17 new construction filings registered in Milam County in the last 24 months. The estimated cost places this project in the top quarter of filings for its type in the county. The facility will serve the Milam County ESD 1, providing enhanced emergency response capabilities for the Cameron community and surrounding areas.