New Harris County Sheriff’s Patrol Station Coming to FM 1960 Corridor with $15M Bond Investment to Improve Emergency Response
The stretch of FM 1960 between U.S. 290 and SH 249 will soon be home to a new Harris County Sheriff’s Office District 5 Patrol Station, thanks to a major investment through Proposition A of the 2022 Harris County Bond Program.
The project carries a $15 million budget and aims to relocate and expand patrol operations from the current District 5 station in Tomball—a location that, according to county officials, no longer aligns with where most service calls originate.
The new facility will be located at 13103 FM 1960, Houston, TX 77065, the former site of a Chase Bank office, and will undergo extensive renovations to serve the Sheriff's Office and the public. Once complete, the building will house officer workstations, administrative offices, training rooms, conference spaces, support areas, and designated public access points, with modern features designed to support both day-to-day law enforcement activity and long-term community engagement.
Why District 5 Is Moving
The move reflects a larger strategic plan by the Office of the Harris County Engineer and the Sheriff’s Office to improve public safety countywide. As service demands have shifted over time, District 5 deputies often respond to calls far from their Tomball-based headquarters, leading to longer response times and logistical challenges. By relocating to the FM 1960 corridor, deputies will be more centrally positioned to respond faster, serve residents more effectively, and improve visibility in growing communities like Cypress, Jersey Village, and Northwest Houston.
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Funded by Proposition A: Public Safety Comes First
The project is part of Proposition A, one of three bond measures totaling $1.2 billion passed by Harris County voters in November 2022. Proposition A earmarks $100 million specifically for public safety investments, including sheriff and constable offices, law enforcement training facilities, resiliency improvements (like backup generators), and upgrades to technology systems used for crime prevention and court management.
This new District 5 facility is among the first of many infrastructure investments to be managed by the Office of the County Engineer, which oversees project planning, design, procurement, and construction. The agency aims to ensure bond dollars are used responsibly, with a focus on cost control, technical accuracy, and community benefit.
A Boost in Deputy Support
The new patrol station project comes as Harris County continues to make historic investments in law enforcement staffing and infrastructure. In September 2025, Commissioners Court approved the FY2026 budget, which dedicates $142 million to law enforcement pay parity—a countywide initiative designed to bring deputy and constable salaries in line with the Houston Police Department. County leaders described the measure as essential to improving recruitment, retention, and morale within the Sheriff’s Office and other public safety agencies.
Combined with Proposition A bond funding for new facilities, the upcoming District 5 station on FM 1960 represents the county’s twofold commitment: equipping officers with modern spaces to work and ensuring they are competitively compensated to serve the community effectively.
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A Building with New Purpose
The FM 1960 site—built in 1987 as a Class B office building—is ideally suited for transformation. With two stories, 12-foot ceilings, 135 surface parking spots, and built-in amenities like controlled access and conference facilities, it offers a strong foundation for the Sheriff’s Office to reimagine how public safety is delivered.
The renovated facility will also serve as a community touchpoint, with space for outreach programs, neighborhood meetings, and ongoing engagement between officers and the residents they protect. It's more than a police station—it's a local investment in trust, presence, and preparedness.
As Harris County continues to grow, this project signals a broader shift toward smarter, more responsive law enforcement rooted in local needs. And for families along FM 1960, it means help is getting closer to home.
Stay connected with My Neighborhood News for updates as the project moves from acquisition into construction—and for future stories on how Prop A funding is reshaping public safety across the county.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
