Proporcionar
SOLUCIONES REGIONALES
para el este de Texas

OUR SERVICES

Proporcionar
SOLUCIONES REGIONALES
para el este de Texas

OUR SERVICES

HOLA SOMOS LOS
CONSEJO DE GOBIERNOS DEL ESTE DE TEXAS

We are a voluntary association of counties, cities, school districts and special districts within the fourteen-county East Texas region. 

We assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit and coordinating for sound regional development.


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. 




AL SERVICIO DE LOS GOBIERNOS LOCALES DEL ESTE DE TEXAS,
MAYORES, EMPLEADORES Y BUSCADORES DE EMPLEO

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NEWS, EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

por East Texas Council of Governments 2 de abril de 2025
ETCOG is always looking for ways to add value for our members. In response to growing interest in collaborative purchasing of employee benefits, we’ve partnered with Gallagher to assess the feasibility of a multiple-employer benefits pool for ETCOG members. So far, we’ve hosted two virtual discussions, with several cities and counties participating to learn more about this opportunity. These meetings have generated strong interest from local governments looking for cost-effective and sustainable employee benefits solutions. If your agency is interested, it’s not too late to join the conversation! ETCOG and Gallagher’s team of experts, who have extensive experience building and managing benefits pools across the U.S., are hosting additional virtual sessions to explore: What a benefits pool is The advantages of joining one Potential impacts on leadership and employees Key legislative considerations Steps and timeline for forming a consortium Eligible member governments include Cities, Counties, ISDs, and Special Districts. Don't miss this opportunity to explore cost-saving and efficiency-driven solutions! Upcoming Virtual Meetings: 📅 April 23rd, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📅 May 8th, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 📅 June 26th, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM To attend, click on the meeting date above you’d like to join to register.
por East Texas Council of Governments 1 de abril de 2025
Everyone deserves equal access to housing opportunities. During Fair Housing Month, ETCOG joins the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in raising awareness about housing rights and protections under the Federal Housing Act and the Texas Fair Housing Act. These laws ensure that individuals can rent an apartment, buy a home, or obtain a mortgage free from discrimination based on: ✅ Race ✅ Religion ✅ National Origin ✅ Color ✅ Familial Status ✅ Disability ✅ Sex What to Do If You Experience Housing Discrimination If you believe you have been discriminated against, you have one year from the date of the incident to file a complaint with the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division. 📞 Call: 888-452-4778 🌐 Visit: tdhca.state.tx.us/fair-housing For concerns related to TDHCA-monitored properties, you can also submit a complaint: 📞 Call: 800-525-0657 🌐 Visit: tdhca.state.tx.us/complaint.htm By knowing your rights and taking action against housing discrimination, we can work together to ensure fair and equal housing opportunities for all Texans!
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OUR REGION

Councils of Governments (COGs) are voluntary associations of local governments formed under Texas law. The East Texas Council of Governments serves fourteen counties in the East Texas region.

Centrally located within the United States, East Texas is easily accessible by air, rail and road. Our region has top-notch education and workforce training institutes. And you just will not find anywhere else with the combination of rolling hills, piney woods and vast, clear lakes that comprise the largely undeveloped East Texas landscape. 

LO QUE PIENSAN NUESTROS MIEMBROS

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.

JUDGE ROBERT JOHNSTON

Anderson County
I am pleased with the accountability, transparency, and efficiency ETCOG delivers for our local elected officials everyday. Frankly, ETCOG's scope and span of programs and services may be one of our region's most unfamiliar assets!

CONSEJERO 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.