References

FY2008-2009 Regional Councils of Government and The Regional Solid Waste Grants Program
Click here to view the FY2008-FY2009 Regional Councils of Government and The Regional Solid Waste Grants Program report to the 82nd Legislature. The Regional Solid Waste Grants Program assists the State of Texas in fulfilling its public policy to safeguard health, general welfare, and physical property to protect the environment. The program is a cooperative effort among state, regional and local governments, and private enterprise to ensure implementation of solid waste management and environmental protection. Each of the 24 regions has a section highlighting the local government activities in their region.

Texas Energy for Texas Prosperity: Implementing A Texas Initiative for Texas Energy Security, Freedom, and Independence
Presentation by Michael L. Williams, Commissioner, Railroad Commission of Texas
July 13, 2007

Regional Councils of Government and the Municipal Solid Waste Grant Program FY 2004-2005
Regional planning commissions are required by statute to issue a biennial report to the legislature detailing how revenue received for the municipal solid waste grant program is spent (Solid Waste Disposal Act, Chapter 361, Health and Safety Code, 361.014 (b)). Revenue for this grant program is provided by the state???s municipal solid waste disposal fee, or ???tipping fee,??? half of which is designated for regional and local projects.

Strategic Directions for Texas Regions
???Strategic Directions for Texas Regions??? is a policy report prepared by a select TARC Strategic Directions Committee. In this report, the committee issues a wake-up call regarding the substantial demographic, economic, and political changes underway in Texas during the early years of the 21st Century. The report also looks ahead at the pace and magnitude of these changes as they are expected to impact local governments, regional councils of governments, and the State of Texas.

The Executive Summary and Conclusions and Recommendations are now available.

National Incident Management System Resources
Resource documents, templates, presentations, and executive orders

Survey and Report on Regional Law Enforcement Academies In Texas - November 2004
This report provides basic information on the activities of regional law enforcement academies, highlights activities of selected academies, makes recommendations regarding training improvements, collaboration among academies, and coordination with other agencies.