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Improving Our Community Through Local Government
Read more about our organization located in Texarkana, TX
Bowie County, Miller County, Cass County, Delta County, Franklin County, Hopkins County, Lamar County, Morris County, Red River County, Titus County.
Welcome to Ark-Tex Council of Governments
Your local government organization based in Texarkana, TX
The Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) is a voluntary association of local governments established under state law for the purpose of promoting intergovernmental cooperation and strengthening units of local government. The primary goal of ATCOG is to improve the quality of life for all citizens of the region by providing resources, programs and services, along with coordinating funding.
Our government office organization is based in Texarkana, TX and serves Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River and Titus counties in Texas. We also serve Miller County in Arkansas. Contact us now for more information.
The Ark-Tex Council of Governments' highest priority continues to be the health and well-being of the citizens in the ATCOG Region. As we navigate the evolving impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on our communities, we are temporarily closing our office to the public to help limit person-to-person contact. Important phone numbers and links are provided below as well as links to COVID-19 updates within the Region. Please follow recommended precautions from our local officials and stay safe.
COVID-19 Updates
Texas Department of State Health Services
https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/news/releases.shtm
Bowie/Miller Counties, City of Texarkana
http://www.coronatxk.org
Paris, Texas
https://www.paristexas.gov/557/COVID-19
Cass County
http://www.co.cass.tx.us
Franklin County
Franklin County COVID-19 Response
Franklin County COVID-19 Access to County Buildings
Red River County
Red River County COVID-19
Morris County
https://www.co.morris.tx.us/
Delta County
http://www.deltacountytx.com/publicnotices.html
Hopkins County
http://www.hopkinscountytx.org/upload/page/2979/2020/2020_declaration_of_l__covid2019.pdf
Area Agency on Aging
- Information and Assistance Services Toll Free- 1.800.372.4464
Housing
- 800.988.3331
Transportation (TRAX)
- Reservations by County
- Bowie, Cass, Franklin, Titus & Morris- 866.575.9014
- Delta, Hopkins, Lamar, & Red River- 844.437.7497
9-1-1 Addressing
- 888.373.9028
Area Agency on Aging
Responding to the needs of older adults
Criminal Justice
Providing training and assistance to criminal justice grantees
Economic Development
Offers several loan programs designed to help in economic development projects.
Environmental Program
Striving towards Sustainable Environmental Excellence
Housing Program
Administering the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program
Careers
Explore Jobs
Transportation Program
Providing low-cost transportation for residents
What can you find on our website?
Eligibility requirements for those applying for HUD housing
... along with various other links and resources about our region and programs.
