Promoting Cooperation
FOSTERING GROWTH
Notification of Availability of Funding Opportunities
The West Central Texas Council of Governments (WCTCOG), Public Safety Office (PSO), Homeland Security Program (HSP) is required to provide a “Notification of Availability of Funding Opportunities” for entities within the region who wish to apply directly to the Governor’s Office for a Homeland Security Grant, at least 30 days prior to the Office of the Governor’s (OOG) grant application deadline, which is March 16, 2026. Please see links for attached documents to further describing the Homeland Security Funding Opportunities.
Stakeholder Feedback Session
The West Central Texas Council of Governments is hosting a stakeholder feedback session on behalf of the Texas Department of Agriculture to consult with stakeholders during development of the 2026 One Year Action Plan (OYAP) and other future program updates. The OYAP identifies the intended use of funds received by the TxCDBG program for Program Year 2026.
Additionally, TDA staff will provide a summary of TxCDBG program updates and upcoming funding opportunities.
- 10AM-12PM
- February 26, 2026
- West Central Texas Council of Governments
- 3702 Loop 322
- Abilene, TX 79602
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by visiting the link below no later than COB 2/20/26.
Who We Are
West Central Texas Council of Governments (WCTCOG) is a voluntary association organized to promote area-wide planning and cooperation among local governments. The mission of WCTCOG is to assist local governments to improve conditions for the health, safety, and general welfare of their citizens, plan for future development for the area, make efficient and economical use of public funds through regional coordination, to eliminate waste from duplication, and assist member governments in solving current and long-range problems.
WCTCOG conducts planning, assists in implementing plans, contracts for services with local governments, reviews and comments on grant applications, and provides technical assistance to local governments.
2026 Basic Peace Officer Academies Now Accepting Applications!
- Evening Academy begins March 16, 2026.
- March 2026 - October 2026, Monday thru Friday, 6 pm-10 pm and Saturdays from 8 am - 5 pm.
- Day Academy begins January 5, 2026.
- January 2026 - June 2026, Monday thru Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
- Applications are now open from November 6, 2025 through 5 pm on February 6, 2026 for the evening academy.
- For more information, contact us at (325) 672-1197 or wctlea@westcentraltexas.org.
OUR EXECuTIVE COMMittee
Judge Dale Spurgin
President
Judge Ken Holt
1st Vice President
Mayor David K Perry
2nd Vice President
Judge Phil Crowley
Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Russell Berry
Judge Billy Bledsoe
Council Member Travis Craver
Mayor Stephanie Ducheneaux
State Representative Stan Lambert
Mayor Robert Mangrum
Council Member John McPherson
Mr. Robert Montgomery
Judge Ronnie Moorhead
Judge Michael Roach
Council Member Walker Willey