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History of COG
Nortex Regional Planning Commission (NRPC) was formed
January 27, 1966, under the authority provided by Article
1011m, V.A.C.S., of the 59th Texas Legislature, authorizing
counties, cities, and political subdivisions of the State of
Texas to establish regional planning commissions. The
counties of Archer, Clay, and Wichita established Nortex in
1966.
Since its inception, NRPC has worked well in conjunction
with local as well as state and federal governments. Past
initiatives have been in the area of emergency medical
services, alcohol abuse, maternal infant healthcare, and
housing. Current programs have afforded NRPC the
responsibility of implementing regional programs addressing
aging, employment, 9-1-1 emergency services, solid waste,
community development, etc.
Since the 1980's NRPC has the instrument for reviewing grant
applications that originate in the Nortex region. This
insures that projects awarded with federal and/or state
dollars are consistent with local and area wide plans. This
review process promotes an efficient use of taxpayer's
dollars.
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