Pasadena – Our City

In case of an emergency, please dial 911.

Airports

George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston
(Domestic and International)
William P. Hobby Airport (Domestic and International)
Ellington Airport & Houston Spaceport

Emergency responders

The city of Pasadena is served by resourceful government officials who work closely with local businesses, the residential community, and police and fire officials. Help is just a phone call away through the city’s 911 system.

Pasadena Volunteer Fire Department

PVFD is the largest single-municipality volunteer fire department in the United States. Its membership includes over 200 active and 50 semi-active firefighters. The department responds to approximately 170 alarms per month within the almost 60 square miles of the city of Pasadena. PVFD is part of Channel Industries Mutual Aid organization helping to respond to the numerous petrochemical plants in the region.

City of Pasadena Fire Department
(non-emergency)713-475-5554
1001 E. Shaw, Ste. B-100, Pasadena, TX 77506
www.ci.pasadena.tx.us

City of Pasadena Fire Marshall
(non-emergency)713-475-5556

Pasadena Police Department

The Pasadena Police Department is made up of 240 vehicles, 260 officers and 78 civilians patrolling 67 square miles, serving approximately 150,000 citizens. On average, the department responds to approximately 100,000 calls for service per year. The police station has also changed from three offices to a new more than 80,000- square-foot police station. It actively recruits new officers and provides training in its own academy.

City of Pasadena Police Department
(non-emergency)
713-477-1221
1201 Davis St., Pasadena, TX 77506
www.ci.pasadena.tx.us

Hospitals

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
713-359-2000
4000 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena, TX 77504
hcahoustonhealthcare.com/locations/southeast

CHI St. Luke’s Health Patients Medical Center
713-948-7000
4600 E. Sam Houston Pkwy., South, Pasadena, TX 77505
www.CHIStLukesPMC.org

Kindred Hospital – Bay Area
281-991-5463
4801 E. Sam Houston Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77505
www.khbayareahouston.com

Surgery Specialty Hospitals of America
713-378-3000
4301 Vista Road, Pasadena, TX 77504
www.ssha.us.com

City of Pasadena
1149 Ellsworth Drive, Pasadena, TX 77506
713-477-1151
www.ci.pasadena.tx.us

City Council

Mayor Jeff A. Wagner
District A – Felipe Villareal
District B – Bruce Leamon
District C – Don Harrison
District D – Sammy Casados
District E – Cody Ray Wheeler
District F – Phil Cayten
District G – Cary Bass
District H – Thomas Schoenbein
City of Pasadena Action Line: 713-475-5555

Community Resources

American Red Cross – Bay Area: (281) 282-6039
Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol: (800) 510-3111
Today’s Harbor for Children: (281) 471-9622
The Bridge Crisis Hotline: (713) 472-0753
Cenikor Foundation: (888) 236-4567
Community Pregnancy Center of Pasadena: (713) 944-1730
Innovative Alternatives: (713) 222-2525
Baker Ripley: (713) 944-9186
Pasadena Community Ministry: (713) 477-4336
Pasadena Habitat for Humanity: (713) 534-6062
Pasadena Health Center: (713) 554-1091
Poison Control Center: (800) 222-1222
Project Joy and Hope: (713) 944-6569
Salvation Army – Evangeline: (713) 920-1844
Sarah’s House: (713) 475-1480
Southeast Area Ministries (SeAM): (713) 944-0093
Unlimited Visions Aftercare, Inc.: (713) 921-2276

Pasadena INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT: 713-740-0000
1515 Cherrybrook Lane, Pasadena, TX 77502
www1.PasadenaISD.org

Board of Trustees
Vickie Morgan, President
Jack Bailey, Vice President
Nelda Sullivan, Secretary
Mariselle Quijano, Assistant Secretary
Fred Roberts, Member
Marshall Kendrick, Member
Kenny Fernandez, Member
Dr. DeeAnn Powell, Superintendent

Pasadena Public Library
Fairmont Branch : 281-998-1095
Central: 713-477-0276

Pasadena cultural organizations
Armand Bayou Nature Center: (281) 474-2551
Pasadena Historical Museum: (713) 472-0565
Pasadena Little Theatre: (713) 941-1758
Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo: (281) 487-0240
Pasadena Philharmonic Society: (713) 941-3332
San Jacinto Day Foundation/Strawberry Festival: (281) 991-9500
San Jacinto Museum of History: (281) 479-2421
Wings Over Houston: (713) 266-4492

Newspapers
The Pasadena Citizen: 281-378-1920
The Houston Chronicle: 713-362-7211

Residential Services
If you have any questions regarding local utilities and city services, contact the Pasadena City Hall, 1149 Ellsworth Drive, Pasadena, TX 77506, at 713-477-1511.

Environmental Services
Pasadena Recycling Center: 713-475-7884
Pollution Control – Harris County: 713-920-2831
Sanitation Services: 713-475-7884

Electricity, Telephone, Cable and Satellite
Please refer to the business directory in the back of this publication or visit www. pasadenachamber.org for an online Member Directory listing service providers.

Gas
At CenterPoint Energy, a security deposit or letter of credit from a utility company is required to obtain service. Your order will be fulfilled within three to four business days. The deposit is based on the previous quantity of gas used at the address being rented or purchased, and is conditionally refundable with interest following the 12th month of service. Residents may call 713-659-2111 or 800-752-8036, as well as visit www.CenterPointEnergy.com.

Trash Pick-Up
For a residential garbage pick-up schedule, please call 713-475-7884. Residents should place trash receptacles at curbside by 7:30 a.m. on their scheduled day. A sewer rehabilitation fee covers ongoing repairs to local sewer lines.

Water
A $100 conditionally refundable deposit for a qualified co-signer/signer is required for residences without a swimming pool. A $25 connection fee and a $25 inspection fee are also mandatory. Current identification is essential, so it is necessary to apply in person. Residents may also call 713-475-5566.

Other Important City Information
Pasadena Municipal Court: 713-475-5562
1001 Shaw Ave., Pasadena, TX 77506

Birth and Death Certificates: (713) 475-5593
Building Inspections: (713) 475-5575
City Legal Department: (713) 475-5515
Animal Rescue and Assistance: (281) 991-0602
Emergency Preparedness: (713) 475-5588
Department of Public Safety (Driver’s License): (713) 473-3232
Family Service Center: (713) 472-2344
Parks & Recreation: (713) 740-7055
Pasadena Convention Center: (281) 487-4331
Post Office (Main Branch): (800) 275-8777
Better Business Bureau: (713) 868-9500
Social Security Administration: (800) 772-1213

Harris – Our County
Harris County Clerk’s Office –
Pasadena Branch: 713-274-6230
101 S. Richey, Ste. D, Pasadena, TX 77506

Harris County Commissioners: 713-755-6444
1001 Preston, Houston, TX 77002
HarrisCountyTx.gov
Rodney Ellis, Precinct 1 (Houston)
Adrian Garcia, Precinct 2 (Pasadena)
Steve Radack, Precinct 3 (Houston)
R. Jack Cagle, Precinct 4 (Houston)
Harris County Constables
Alan Rosen, Precinct 1 (Houston)
Christopher Diaz, Precinct 2 (Pasadena)
Sherman Eagleton, Precinct 3 (Baytown)
Mark Herman, Precinct 4 (Spring)
Ted Heap, Precinct 5 (Houston)
Silvia R. Trevino, Precinct 6 (Houston)
May Walker, Precinct 7 (Houston)
Phil Sandlin, Precinct 8 (Pasadena)

Harris County – Important Phone Numbers
County Attorney: (713) 755-5101
County Clerk Diane Trautman: (713) 274-8600
County Judge Lina Hildago: (713) 274-7000
District Clerk Marilyn Burgess: (832) 927-5800
Justices of the Peace
Judge Delgado, Precinct 2, Place 1: 281-481-9630
Judge Risner, Precinct 2, Place 2: 713-274-6100
Judge Williamson, Precinct 8, Place 1: 281-479-6900
Judge Ditta, Precinct 8, Place 2: 281-488-8780
Marriage Licensing: 713-274-8600
Tax Assessor/Collector Ann Harris Bennett : 713-274-8008

Texas – Our state

U.S. Senators
U..S. Senator John Cornyn: (202) 224-2934
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz: (713) 718-3057

U.S. Representatives
Congressional District 29–
Congressman Sylvia Garcia: (281) 999-5879

Congressional District 36–
Congressman Brian Babin: (832) 780-0966

Texas State Senators
Texas State Senate District 6 –
Senator Carol Alvarado: 713-453-5100

Texas State Senate District 11 –
Senator Larry Taylor: 281-485-9800

Texas State Representatives
Texas State House District 128 –
Representative Briscoe Cain: (281) 420-1588

Texas State House District 129 –
Representative Dennis Paul: (281) 488-8900

Texas State House District 143 –
Christina Morales: (512) 463-0732

Texas State House District 144 –
Representative Mary Ann Perez: (713) 740-8153

There are many reasons why Pasadena, Texas is the destination of choice for residents, newcomers and business owners.

In Pasadena, new businesses grow alongside those that have called the city home for years. The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, Pasadena Economic Development Corporation, the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership and other regional partners constantly recruit new businesses and industries to the city. Educational institutions partner with businesses to offer effective workforce development programs to train tomorrow’s workers and sustain the economy for years to come.

Recognized in 2018 by the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE), the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is committed to growing and connecting the community in new and innovative ways. From business resources to networking opportunities to ways to serve the community, there is something for everyone. Its rich 90-year history as the voice for business continues and the Chamber is committed to serving the ever-changing community through collaborative partnerships and promoting Pasadena as the place to be.

Education is another reason families flock to the city. Pasadena thrives with excellent educational opportunities through the diverse cultures of the Pasadena Independent School District, San Jacinto College District, Texas Chiropractic College and the University of Houston-Clear Lake. To accommodate Pasadena’s growing population, public, religious and private schools are expanding. Continuing education programs for adults seeking alternative certifications or specialized skills are also growing to meet demand. From kindergarten to career, Pasadena provides education for all ages.

Moreover, Pasadena is conveniently located with access to three major freeways, two airport systems and many large employers in the Houston area. Its proximity to Port Houston and the Houston Ship Channel positions the city for economic growth, yet is removed enough to retain a sense of local community. Pasadena is home to one of the largest nature preserves in the country and a 30-minute drive from the recreation of Galveston Bay. It is perfect positioning for work and play.

Pasadena boasts its biggest retail and restaurant boom in decades. With the recent completion of the 24-acre Market at Crenshaw complex and the newly developed eight-acre Pasadena Pavilion, patrons don’t have to go far to find exactly what they need. Alongside big business investments, small business entrepreneurs and retailers can find prime property to open and expand. At every glance, business is thriving in Pasadena.

Pasadena offers many cuisines sure to please any palate. Multiple Houston eatery heavy-hitters recently opened in Pasadena and options include Italian, American, Tex-Mex and Cajun. From a local bakery with fresh bread and sweets to a farmers market of homegrown produce to a traditional home-style meal, no one has to look far to appease an appetite. The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste of the Town brings 30 area restaurants together under one roof each November, and is the perfect way to decide where to dine next.

This portion of Texas also boasts a welcoming spirit and small-town charm with big-city amenities. Real estate options are just one of the many reasons to live and stay in Pasadena. Whether a college student just starting out, a young couple with a family or a retiree wanting to stay close to home, Pasadena has a place for all. There are a variety of housing options available throughout Pasadena to meet everyone’s budget and anyone’s needs.

When residents get sick, Pasadena prides itself on making health care options available and accessible for citizens of all ages. While the Texas Medical Center is only a 30-minute drive away, Pasadena hospitals allow patients to remain close to home for quality health services. For those in need of a physician referral, home health services, health and wellness providers, nursing homes, urgent care, emergency care or a hospital stay, the Chamber’s member directory provides excellent options to help find any health care service.

One of the biggest reasons people are choosing Pasadena is its people and sense of community. Despite the growing population and business boom, Pasadena still maintains small-town qualities. Its first responders are second to none and its residents convey a work ethic and community spirit rarely found in these modern times. Churches, schools, city departments, businesses, nonprofit and community organizations collaborate to meet the unique needs of citizens and partner to provide resources day-to-day and when disaster strikes. Pasadena is truly a caring community committed to giving back.

Lastly, festive year-round events offer continuous family fun for residents. Those of all ages can discover the best in area attractions and entertainment to satisfy any interest. Whether looking to explore more than 500 acres of parks and trails, enjoy activities for kids or pursue a passion for the arts, there is something for everyone in Pasadena. Area nonprofit organizations offer a diverse mix of culture and recreation with annual events that bring thousands of tourists to the community to experience the quality of life found only in Pasadena.

Whether here to reside, do business or have fun, Pasadena proves repeatedly why it is THE place to be

Welcome to Pasadena, Texas!

It is my privilege to welcome you to the community of Pasadena. I’ve had the amazing opportunity of growing up and graduating from PISD, attending San Jacinto College prior to heading to Texas State University and for the past 32 years have worked in this community. I am the current chairman of the Pasadena Chamber and President/COO of Meador Staffing Services.

Working for Meador Staffing has been one of the greatest adventures of my life along with being involved with the Chamber. Our company has been in business for over 50 years and the first check we wrote was to the Pasadena Chamber.

Over this time we have seen firsthand this region grow and get placed on the map. We are blessed to have had strong leadership that laid a solid foundation for the emerging and new leaders to stand upon.

Not many people know that some of our area businesses are known throughout the nation as the best in their field. We are also blessed with some powerhouse industries that include health care, aerospace and petrochemicals that are part of this region’s economic base.

This year our focus is on industry, the backbone of our community. Did you know:

Houston Ship Channel is the No. 1 U.S. Port by tonnage, including energy exports and manufacturing?

The 2018 study by Martin Associates reports that Houston Ship Channel-related businesses contribute 1,350,695 jobs throughout Texas, up 15 percent compared to a 2014 study?

Ship channel activity helps generate more than $339 billion in statewide economic value, (20.6% of the states GDP)?

Coming in as the 2020 chairman of the board means so much to me. The best advice I give anyone who has a business, or is thinking about opening a business, is to get involved in the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. There is no better way to build your company’s brand and build lasting connections with other like-minded people in our great community.

You are going to see a lot of exciting changes in the Chamber during the year 2020, including a brand new online talk show that promotes all the positive news out of Pasadena, so I suggest jumping in and engaging yourself to get the most out of your membership.

If you are new to Pasadena, take the time to connect and build relationships.

Best regards,

Melinda Torrison, Chairman
Meador Staffing Services

CHAMBER TEAM

Cristina Womack
President / CEO

Jamie Huffar
Director of Finance & Operations

Erin Webb
Director of Marketing & Media

Julianne Echavarria
Events & Programs Coordinator

Brenda Chamblee
Member Services Coordinator

Elizabeth Cox
Member Relations Coordinator

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Melinda Torrison
Chairman of the Board
Meador Staffing Services

Alix Fox
Chair Elect
Qualified Properties

Ken Phelps
Past Chair
Phelps Insurance

Josh Campos
Frost – Banking, Investments, Insurance

Dr. Allatia Harris
San Jacinto College District

Salvador Serrano
The Serrano Agency

Ryan Taylor
T&T Construction

Mustansir “Mus” Abbas
PostNet

Chris Bezdek
CommunityBank of Texas

Milea Cosby
PinnacleART

Josiah De La Garza
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

Steven Foster, FACHE
CHI St. Luke’s Health – Patients Medical Center

Stacy Gillaspey
Communities in Schools

Cheri Hutcherson
Ameraflex

Dr. Tommy Hysler
Houston Area Safety Council

Chad Jennings
Chevron Phillips Chemical

Samuel Jimenez
McDonald’s

Debbie Moseley
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Margie Pena
BakerRipley Community Center

Jeffrey Reich-Hale
Jelvin’s Candy Shoppe

Ruben Villareal
Alleluya Broadcasting

Linda Wischnewsky
Bayway Auto Group

Dwayne Busby
University of Houston Clear Lake

Nelson Espitia
Harris County Pct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia

Pedro Garcia
Port Houston

David Gressett
Kaneka North America

Rick Guerrero
Pasadena Economic Development Corp

Dr. Sandra Hughes
Texas Chiropractic College

Dr. DeeAnn Powell
Pasadena Independent School District

Herman Williams
Qualified Properties

As Mayor, it is my privilege to welcome you to Pasadena, Texas! Our city is very unique-large enough to keep up with innovation and progress, without foregoing our small-town feel and neighborly attitude.  We’re located just minutes from Downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center, the Houston Ship Channel and the perfect place for your next business venture. 

Billions of dollars in new development are coming to Pasadena each year. With our close proximity to Harris County’s industrial sector and the Bayport Terminal, employment opportunities for our residents are always plentiful.

In the past two years we’ve made tremendous strides with infrastructure improvements, including: a total overhaul of Richey Street which is a major artery through Historic Pasadena, $70+ million in additional street improvements and $20 million in drainage upgrades throughout the city. Beginning spring 2020, crews will begin on Phase II of Pasadena’s extensive
flood mitigation project, buoyed by our recent record-setting $105 million FEMA grant.

In addition to these welcomed infrastructure upgrades, enhancements and outreach programs from our parks & recreation, neighborhood network and community relations departments show the commitment this administration has to our residents and business partners. Pasadena’s population is the second-largest in the Greater Houston MSA and we look forward to creating new opportunities and new growth with you. 

It is my honor to welcome you to Pasadena and invite your business to join us on your road to success. To learn more about our city, log on to our website: www.pasadenatx.gov or follow us on social media.

Sincerely,
Mayor Jeff Wagner

City of Pasadena Demographics

Individuals 25+ years or olderIndustry (2015)

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining: 1.6%
Construction: 14.4%
Manufacturing: 15.1%
Wholesale trade: 3.0%
Retail trade: 11.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities: 6.4%
Information: 0.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate rental and leasing: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services: 9.2%
Educational services, health care and social assistance: 16.3%
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services: 8.7%
Other services, except public administration: 5.8%
Public administration: 2.1%%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

73,259 Civilian employed
16+ and older

CITY oF Pasadena POpULATION

Sources:www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/pasadenacitytexas

Population:153,861
Households (2013-2018): 52,033
Persons per Household (2013-2017): 3.13
Median Household Income (2013-2018): $51419
Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units (2013-2017): $108,700

Did you know that the products we use every single day start right here in Pasadena? We drive our automobiles, powered by gasoline and diesel, daily and spend our days surrounded by products that are a direct result of production out of the refineries that we are so blessed to have right in our backyard. Pasadena is home to the country’s largest petrochemical complex and are fortunate to neighbor Port Houston, one of the top container ports in the nation.

Everyday necessities

The refining and petrochemical industries are responsible for creating many of the vital items we use every day.

Chevron Phillips, for example, produces materials found in soaps, detergent bottles, food and beverage containers, patio furniture and even the fragrances that we use every day. Kuraray produces the plastic packaging used to extend the longevity of foods. Oxychem is the second largest merchant marketer in the world of chlorine, which is used for U.S. public water treatment and used in 90% of all pharmaceuticals. BASF produces engineering plastics, transmission lubricants, fuel additives, coolant and brake fluids, coatings for buildings materials to improve durability, water resistance, energy efficiency, safety and aesthetics.

LyondellBasell is one of the world’s largest providers of versatile plastic resins, such as: polypropylene, polypropylene compounds and polyethylene. These materials produce a variety of products that are used to advance solutions in nearly every sector of the economy, including automobile parts, renewable energy technologies, packaging, piping and textiles. Kaneka North America’s scope of work includes creating the elements that go into medical products; Liposorber, which is used for treatment when diet and maximum drug therapy have been ineffective, Lixelle, an indicated treatment of patients with clinically diagnosed dialysis-related amyloidosis and Larciflow, which is used for the treatment of epiphora in patients 12 months and older.

Still not convinced? Have you ever dropped your smart phone into a sink, bathtub or swimming pool and felt like you had just lost everything? Pictures, videos, contact lists and important messages were gone forever. According to American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, those people who are fortunate enough to remove their smart phone from the water unscathed can probably attribute that to Toluene, which is a high-quality, polyurethane sealant made at petrochemical manufacturers. This chemical compound is a life-saver for many, protecting our smartphones and other high-tech devices we rely on every day.

Do you notice a trend? Companies like these, along with the many more we have here in Pasadena, make the fuels that deliver passengers to their destinations, create products that go into life-saving medical technologies and create petrochemicals that are used in the products we need in our everyday lives.

Contributions to the economy

The petrochemical industry has come under scrutiny lately as organizations debate the role that fossil fuels have on the global climate and climate change. What is often overlooked is the economic contributions of the petrochemical industry and the many different products beyond oil and gas that have petrochemicals as a primary building block.

According to a report by the American Petroleum Institute, the petrochemical industry’s success has provided the country with great economic contributions. The report states that the industry supports about $1 trillion in total value added to the economy. This represents 7.3% of U.S. gross domestic product.

In addition, oil and natural gas companies are paying more taxes and fees than other manufacturing companies. The industry has paid the U.S. government an average of $86 million a day in income taxes and production fees, which totals to more than $110 billion since 2000.

Increased Educational and Job Opportunities

Most importantly, our refining and petrochemical industries have worked to increase job opportunities, not only across the country, but right here in our backyard for our citizens to reap the benefits.

We know that petrochemicals are used to create vital items that we use on a daily basis and increasing product demands have led to the the creation of more refineries and plants, thus the creation of more jobs.

Pasadena is also home to San Jacinto College, who has served as the training leader for the petrochemical, energy and technology workforce in the greater Houston area for more than 50 years. In September 2019, they opened the doors to the LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy & Technology, which is the largest petrochemical training facility in the Gulf Coast Region.

Graduates of these programs have a higher opportunity to work in high-demand careers in a variety of different plants across the industry. How many people in their early 20s do you know who have the potential to start off their career earning $60,000 their first year without a four-year degree from a university? We know plenty right here in Pasadena.

According to the petroleum institute, these new job opportunities will lead to increased government revenue. It’s predicted that the petrochemical industry could add up to $171 billion to the United States revenue by 2030.

We are also very fortunate to have the Houston Area Safety Council (HASC) as a strong resource in our community.  With a comprehensive offering of industry solutions, HASC facilitates and simplifies the training process for employers to ensure training is consistent and verifiable. They serve 3,000 Member companies and an additional 12,000 non-member companies, providing a wide range of integrated industry solutions.

Petrochemicals are the building blocks that are essential to making the goods that make modern life possible. Would you want to live in a world where they didn’t exist? We wouldn’t.

We Are Pasadena Proud!