Get in touch with us General Overview Home About Us General Overview General Overview In 1966 the Texas Legislature passed legislation that was later codified as Chapter 391 of the Local Government Code. This legislation formed the legal basis for the creation of political subdivisions of the State of Texas to be known as Regional Planning Commissions or Councils of Government. These voluntary associations of local governmental entities were established to act as a conduit for the economical and efficient delivery of a wide range of social service programs to low income residents of Texas and to allow local governmental entities to address common issues and concerns on a regional basis. Texoma Regional Planning Commission (name changed to Texoma Council of Governments in 1992) was established January 23, 1968 and serves the member governments and citizens of Cooke, Fannin, and Grayson counties. Membership is open to counties; incorporated cities, towns, and villages; independent school districts; consolidated school districts; community colleges districts; and any other political subdivision of the State which is geographically situated in the Texoma Region who petitions for and is granted membership. View our Membership Directory 2776 Area In Square Miles 193229 Population * US Census Bureau 2010 Population Totals The TCOG Governing Board Consists of Fifteen (15) Representatives as Follows: County Judges The three county judges (or designees) of Cooke, Fannin, and Grayson Counties City Mayors The mayor (or designee) from the City of Bonham, City of Denison, City of Gainesville, and City of Sherman. Additionally, the mayor (or designee) of each general law city (1 from each county) rotated every two years in alphabetical order. Community Representatives An appointed representative from each county appointed by the respective Commissioner's Court. Schools and Community Colleges One (1) representative from ISDs with enrollment of more than 1,000 students, and one (1) representative from community college districts. These seats rotate every two years in alphabetical order. View Current Board Members The TCOG Governing Board meets the third Thursday of every month and meetings are open to the public. View Upcoming Board Meetings 1117 Gallagher Drive Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 893-2161 Phone (800) 677-8264 Toll-Free info@texoma.cog.tx.us Upcoming Events DEC 09 FGP Monthly Inservice December 9 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Sherman DEC 11 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (Sherman) December 11 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Sherman View More… Open Records Requests The Public Information Act Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, gives you the right to access government records; and an officer for public information and the officer’s agent may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public. Certain exceptions may apply to the disclosure of the information. Governmental bodies shall promptly release requested information that is not confidential by law, either constitutional, statutory, or by judicial decision, or information for which an exception to disclosure has not been sought. For additional information on the Public Information Act and how to submit Open Records Requests to Texoma Council of Governments, please follow the link below. Rights & Responsibilities Search © 2011-2019 Texoma Council of Governments. All Rights Reserved. ContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseOWA Hosted by MARJEN Technology Group