Texas 911's history can be traced back as far as 1968 when the first 911 call was made from Alabama. The 1971 law by the Texas legislature required that all counties have a functioning 911 system. Since then, 911 is the most common emergency number in the United States. 911 calls in Texas are handled by the local fire and police departments as well as the state Office of the Attorney General. First, dial 911 to report your location and the nature and extent of your emergency. The dispatchers will determine the best agency to respond to your emergency. Do not hesitate to call 911 if you are unsure. You should remember that 911 is only for emergencies. If you have any questions, please contact your local police or the Office of the Advocate General.