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We assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit and coordinating for sound regional development. Either directly, or through our contractors, ETCOG provides programs and services for East Texas seniors, employers and job seekers. We 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, grant writing services 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. ABOUT US CONTACT US SERVING EAST TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, SENIORS, EMPLOYERS, AND JOB SEEKERS Aging Area Agency on Aging Button Air Quality Northeast Texas Air Care Button Economic Development East Texas Economic Development District Button GIS & IT Regional Technology Solutions Button Loan Programs East Texas Regional Development Company Button Public Safety 9-1-1, Criminal Justice, land Security Button Public Transportation GoBus Transit Button Workforce Development Workforce Solutions East Texas Button More Services NEWS, EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS ETCOG News, Events & Announcements EasTexConnects Regional Transportation Committee Announces Participation in Upcoming National “Get On Board” Day By EasTexConnects News Release • 19 Feb, 2020 • Members of the regional transportation committee, EasTexConnects, and the East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) announced that they will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in National “Get On Board” Day on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Sign Up for Smart911 with Rave Alert By ETCOG Public Safety Program • 14 Feb, 2020 • East Texas residents are encouraged to Sign Up for Smart911 with Rave Alert to receive notifications by text, emails, and/or calls directly from their city or county emergency management staff. Sign up directly with the cities and counties of your choice here! More News 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 Comprehensive Annual 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 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! 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. 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