The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a regional planning organization serving the 16-county North Central Texas region. Established in January 1966 and authorized by Chapter 391 of the Texas Local Government Code, NCTCOG is a voluntary association of cities, counties, school districts, and special districts created to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. Today, the North Central Texas region serves more than 8.7 million residents and functions as a center for economic growth, transportation connectivity, and regional collaboration. NCTCOG’s 230+ member governments include counties, municipalities, independent school districts, and special purpose districts, work