 Governments exist to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. Whether it be
providing roads for safe and efficient mobility, utilities for clean drinking water and removal of waste, parks for
recreation, or storm water management for protection from flooding, public works is the backbone of that existence.
Management of public works facilities is a very important component of the responsibilities of cities, counties, and
special districts across North Central Texas. The quality of the region’s infrastructure (its roads, water
distribution, wastewater collection, and storm drainage systems) has always been a high priority and a source of pride
for its communities.
For over 30 years NCTCOG has supported the public works industry in North Central Texas through publication and maintenance of Public Works Construction Standards - North Cental Texas. To order yours, go here: STANDARDS [PDF].
 NCTCOG's activities are ovenseen by the Public Works Council. Originating
in 1977 as the Standard Specifications Advisory Committee, becoming the Public Works Advisory Committee in 1984, and evolving into
the Public Works Council in 2001, this committee is composed of public and private sector professionals with public works and
development expertise. The structure of the Public Works Council is based on large jurisdiction and subregion representation.
The subregions are intended to provide a linkage to the Council for all jurisdictions in the region and allow for subregion meetings
to address localized issues.
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