The council discussed various transportation and administrative matters, including the approval of a one-time lump-sum merit payment for the MPO Director, updates to the North Texas Zero Emissions Vehicle Project requirements, and approval of candidate projects for the PROTECT Competitive Grant Program. Additional topics included the 60th anniversary of the NCTCOG, orientation for new members, the 2027 Legislative Policy Program for the 90th Texas Legislature, approval of funding for air quality modeling capabilities, an overview of the Regional Bicycle Safety Action Plan, and the initiation of the 2027 Transportation Alternatives Call for Projects. The council also addressed naming conventions for the MPO and received updates on commercial vehicle compliance, the Integrated Transportation and Stormwater Infrastructure Study, and the Access North Texas 2026 update.
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The council agenda included a merit increase for the MPO Director, updates on the North Texas Zero Emission Vehicles Project, and the submission of candidate projects for the PROTECT Competitive Grant Program. Additional topics included approving funds for the organization's 60th anniversary, reviewing legislative policies for the upcoming state legislative session, and allocating funds for regional air quality modeling capabilities. The council also discussed a Regional Bicycle Safety Action Plan, initiated a call for projects for pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and received progress reports on commercial vehicle enforcement, an integrated transportation and stormwater infrastructure study, and the Access North Texas plan update.
Sep 24, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
North Central Texas Council Of Governments Executive Board Meeting
The Executive Board addressed several key agenda items, including the approval of contracts for risk and compliance advisory services, healthcare benefits brokerage-consulting, and ancillary services. The Board endorsed the FY2027 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Office of the Governor for Homeland Security and Criminal Justice services. Additionally, they approved a lease extension for the McKinney Workforce Center and authorized various transportation-related agreements, including funding for technology projects, traffic signal equipment upgrades, and education campaigns for transportation initiatives. The board also handled personnel matters regarding the Executive Director's employment agreement.
Aug 27, 2026·Board meeting
North Central Texas Council Of Governments Executive Board Minutes
The board addressed numerous consent agenda items including the authorization of service contracts for employee assistance programs, temporary staffing, and caregiver support. Regional project approvals included a heavy-duty diesel vehicle emissions study, zero-emission vehicle rebates, and audiovisual equipment upgrades. The board also appointed a representative to the Texas Association of Regional Councils Board. Information items discussed included a report on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 annual fiscal program and a discretionary grant award status update. Following an executive session, the board approved a mutually agreed separation of the Executive Director's employment agreement.
