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Nortex Regional Planning Commission (NRPC) is a region-wide voluntary association of local governments. Its service area is 9,461 square miles and contains approximately 224,336 people. NRPC's mission is to serve its members as the instrument of local government cooperation and coordination for the purpose of improving the health, safety, and general welfare of their citizens. NRPC is the entity through which local governments consider issues and cooperate in addressing area wide problems. NRPC is governed by an Executive Committee comprised of local elected officials, representing member government bodies within the region.

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.

Functions

The general purpose of Nortex Regional Planning Commission (NRPC) is to plan for the unified, far-reaching development of the North Texas region, eliminate duplication of services, and promote economy and efficiency through coordination. Regional services include: Providing technical assistance to local member governments in economic development, community development, demographics, planning, grant applications, and other areas. Administering federal or state programs that benefit from regional cooperation such as economic development, 9-1-1 emergency service, criminal justice, and drug enforcement, community development, solid waste, employment and training, and services to the elderly. Coordinating federal, state, and local projects or issues that cross the boundaries of individual governments.