Providing
REGIONAL SOLUTIONS
for East Texas

OUR SERVICES

HELLO, WE ARE THE 
EAST TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS


We serve as the bridge between federal, state, and local governments, helping cities and counties solve challenges and impact the future regionally.


Established in 1970, ETCOG, either directly or through its contractors, provides programs and services for East Texas seniors, employers, and job seekers. ETCOG and its contractors also build the 9-1-1 emergency call delivery system, provide peace officer training and homeland security planning services, and deliver rural transportation services, business finance programs, and environmental grant funding for the region. 


We serve Anderson, Camp, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Marion, Panola, Rains, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood counties. 



SERVING EAST TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, 

SENIORS, EMPLOYERS, AND JOB SEEKERS

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GIS & IT Services

Regional Technology Solutions

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Public Safety

9-1-1, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security

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Public Transportation

GoBus Transit


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Workforce Development

Workforce Solutions 

East Texas

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NEWS, EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TxCDBG Funding Opportunity: 2027–2028 Community Development Fund

By East Texas Council of Governments • October 6, 2026
Eligible communities must submit applications by November 19, 2026.

ETCOG Board of Directors to Consider $90.6M Budget for Fiscal Year 2027

September 22, 2026
110th Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting to be Held September 24th
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ETCOG Seeks Comments on 5-Year Regional Public Transportation Coordinated Plan

By East Texas Council of Governments • September 15, 2026
Public comments will be accepted through October 11, 2026.
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OPEN MEETINGS

Our meetings are open to the public.

Upcoming meetings are posted a minimum of 72 hours in advance.


MEETINGS

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY


ETCOG discloses the financial health of the organization in our Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. We provide this information in order to ensure transparency in all financial matters.



REPORTS


PROCUREMENTS


We seek quotes, bids, and proposals on an as needed basis. See what procurement opportunities we have available here.



PROCUREMENTS

WHAT OUR MEMBERS THINK

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JUDGE BILL STOUDT

Gregg County

East Texas Council of Governments represents a collective initiative by member counties to make our Region of the State a better place to live and raise a family.

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JUDGE AJ MASON

Camp County

The many programs administered by ETCOG touch the lives of every citizen in our 14-county region. We are fortunate to have this organization that constantly strives to have a positive impact on East Texas. The Leadership and Staff at ETCOG are second to none and East Texas is a better place because of it.

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COUNCILMAN BOB TARDIFF

City of Lindale

I am very honored to have been elected as Board Chairman for

an organization consisting of so many outstanding community

leaders. I continue to enjoy working with each of them and the ETCOG staff as we collectively

address the many shared concerns of our communities.