Texas Citizen Planner Program

Every year, hundreds of locally elected and appointed officials enter public service along the Texas Gulf Coast, and many will deal with projects and ordinances that directly influence planning and land use. These decisions have lasting impacts on the health and quality of life in the community. The Texas Citizen Planner (TCP) program will educate locally elected and appointed officials about planning law and planning best practices in Texas. Six classes will be held this spring in the Houston metro area emphasizing issues important to communities along the Texas coast. Connections between growth, development, and risks will be covered. The foundations course is a non-credit course series leading to a “Citizen Planner” certificate of completion awarded by the Texas Coastal Watershed Program, a partnership between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Sea Grant. The registration fee covers attendance for all 6 classes and in-class and take-home materials.  To register, visit agriliferegister.tamu.edu.