What is the Conference of Urban Counties?
The Texas Conference of Urban Counties is a non-profit organization composed of 34 member counties. Member counties represent nearly 80% of the population of Texas. The Urban Counties supports and coordinates communications among member counties, studies policies and programs of the State of Texas that affect urban counties, advocates county issues, primarily at the state level, and provides training and education programs appropriate for urban county officials. All services and activities are pursued for benefit of the people of Texas.