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Welcome to the Houston-Galveston Area Council

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National Emergency Telecommunicators Week

Honoring the unsung heroes.

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2024 Board Officers

The 2024 board officers for the Houston-Galveston Area Council were sworn in on January 19, 2024, at H-GAC's annual State of the Region meeting.

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Apr 16
National Emergency Telecommunicators Week: Honoring the Unsung Heroes

National Emergency Telecommunicators Week: Honoring the Unsung Heroes

Honoring dedicated individuals during National Emergency Telecommunicators Week.

Mar 11
Workforce Solutions Young Adult Internship Program

Workforce Solutions Young Adult Internship Program

Learn how Erica Resendez’s paid internship with us helped her prepare for a career in public service.

Jan 31
Nearly $34 million of Regional Mitigation Projects Approved in the Houston-Galveston Region

Nearly $34 million of Regional Mitigation Projects Approved in the Houston-Galveston Region

Houston-Galveston region receives 34 million for regional mitigation projects.

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Upcoming Events

APR 19

Elder Abuse 101: Building A Coordinated Community Response

9:00 am
Conference Rooms ABC

APR 23

Bringing Back Main Street Roundtable

9:30 am
External

APR 24

Solid Waste Management Committee

10:00 am
External

APR 24

Gulf Coast Economic Development District (GCEDD) Board Meeting

10:00 am
Conference Rooms B, C

APR 24

Oyster Creek Stakeholder Meeting

3:00 pm
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About Us

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is a regional organization in Texas, United States, that serves as a voluntary association of local governments. It was established in 1966 to address issues and challenges that are common to the local governments in the Houston-Galveston region. The council operates as a forum for collaboration and coordination among its member governments.

The primary goal of the Houston-Galveston Area Council is to promote regional cooperation and planning in areas such as transportation, air quality, economic development, workforce development, emergency preparedness, and environmental planning. By fostering collaboration among local governments, the H-GAC aims to address regional challenges more effectively and efficiently.

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Programs & Services

Community Planning and Support Services

Ensuring the well-being of our residents and enhancing people’s everyday lives by improving quality of life.
The Area Agency on Aging Bringing Back Main Street Census Data Elder Justice Livable Centers Regional Broadband Initiative Regional Housing Coordination Texas Municipal League Region 14 Workforce Solutions

Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for encounters with weather and natural disasters by collaborating with state and local emergency planning agencies and providing support technical assistance and funding support.
Emergency Preparedness Program Gulf Coast Regional Emergency Communications District Hazard Mitigation Planning Hurricane Preparedness and Evacuation Planning Regional Flood Management Committee Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Council

Economic Development and Employment

Providing small business funding that leads to job creation, coordinating economic development efforts and resources, and  supporting employers and employees with the resources they need.
Community Development Grants Cooperative Purchasing Program Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Gulf Coast Economic Development District Helping with Economic Recovery HGACBuy Local Development Corporation Subregional Studies Workforce Solutions

Environmental Planning

Providing collaboration, planning and technical support to address community efforts to improve air and water quality, conserve and enhance natural areas, and manage solid waste.
Air Quality Studies Clean Rivers Program Clean Waters Initiative Coastal Communities Community and Environmental Planning Workshops Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Funding Engine Off Houston Environmental Enforcement Livable Centers Low Impact Development Natural Resources Advisory Committee On-Site Sewage Facilities Parks and Natural Areas Pet Waste Recycling Regional Conservation Initiative Solid Waste Management Program State Implementation Plan Texas Stream Team Transportation Conformity Trash Bash Urban Forestry Wastewater Planning Watershed Planning

Grants

Connecting local governments to funding opportunities to help improve their communities.
Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Criminal Justice Grants Parks and Natural Areas Funding Opportunities Solid Waste Management Grants

Public Safety

Partnering with our local law enforcement and community agencies to coordinate programs that improve the safety of our communities.

Criminal Justice Planning Elder Justice Gulf Coast Regional Emergency Communications District Law Enforcement Training Safe Routes to School Tow and Go

Regional Data, Imagery and Research

Providing data, conducting research, and offering data analyses to local governments, community organizations, educational institutions, and businesses to enhance their decision-making processes within our region.
Census Data H-GAC Imagery and LiDAR/Elevation Data H-GAC’s Geographic Data Workgroup Interactive Web Applications Land Use & Land Cover Data Regional GIS Data Hub Regional Growth Forecast Regional Information Security Workgroup STAR*Map External Data & Analysis Request

Transportation Planning

Planning safe and efficient travel throughout the region for people, goods and services.
Air Quality Studies Autonomous Vehicles Clean Cities Clean Vehicles Program Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program Commute Solutions Congestion Management Corridor Studies Freight Planning Heavy Duty Diesel Replacement Program H-GAC Ten Year Plan Engine Off Program High Capacity Transit Task Force Houston-Galveston Regional Aviation System Plan Hurricane Preparedness and Evacuation Planning Livable Centers North Houston Highway Improvement Project Our Great Region 2040 Pedestrian-Bicyclist Program Regional Growth Forecast Regional Mobility Report Regional Transportation Plan Regionally Coordinated Transportation Plan Resiliency Planning Safe Routes to School State Implementation Plan Subregional Studies Thoroughfare Planning Title VI Program Traffic Data Transportation Advisory Committee Transportation Conformity Transportation Improvement Program Transportation Project Selection Process Transportation Performance Measures Transportation Policy Council Transportation Public Outreach Transportation Publications Transportation Safety Committee Transportation Safety Planning Unified Planning Work Program

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