East Texas Council of Governments

East Texas Council of Governments

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Map of Texas highlighting counties served by the East Texas Council of Governments
Formation 1970
Type Voluntary association of governments
Region served
10,021 sq mi (25,950 km2)
Membership
14 counties
Historical population
YearPop.±%
2000745,180    
2006786,583+5.6%
Source: [1]

The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) is a voluntary association of cities, counties and special districts in East Texas.

Based in Kilgore, the East Texas Council of Governments is a member of the Texas Association of Regional Councils.

Counties served

Largest cities in the region

City 2000 Population [2] 2007-08 Revenue[3] 2007-08 Total Assets[4]
Tyler 83,650 $87.7 million $49.2 million
Longview 73,344 $75.9 million $47.6 million
Marshall 23,935 not available not available
Palestine 17,985 $12.6 million $6.2 million
Jacksonville 13,868 $14.9 million not available
Athens 11,297 $8.0 million $4.2 million
Henderson 11,273 $10.3 million not available
Kilgore 11,301 $15.7 million not available

Other Member Agencies

References

  1. Total Population Estimates for Texas Councils of Governments - Texas State Data Center.
  2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. most recent city Comprehensive Annual Financial Report posted on city website
  4. most recent city Comprehensive Annual Financial Report posted on city website

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