South Plains Association of Governments


South Plains State Planning Region

Website: www.spag.org

  • Executive Director
    Mr. Tim Pierce
    P.O. Box 3730, Lubbock, TX 79452-3730
    (806) 762-8721
    (806) 765-9544
  • TARC Board Member
    The Honorable Kevin Brendle
    Dickens County Judge
    PO Box 179, Dickens, TX 79229
    806-623-5532

Established: June 1967
Area: 13,617 sq. miles
Population: 434,094 (2017 est.)
Counties Served: Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, Yoakum

To check for population statistic updates by region click here

SPAG is a voluntary association created by the local governments within state planning region two. Authorized by state law, SPAG is an independent political subdivision of the state and is an instrument of local governments. It is one of 24 such organizations in Texas.

The SPAG planning region, delineated by the Governor, encompasses 15 counties covering 13,737 square miles. Approximately 60% of the region's population is located in Lubbock County, which is geographically centered in the region. The economy is dominated by agriculture, agribusiness, and service industries.

Any local government in the 15-county area is eligible for membership in the association. All 15 counties, 46 cities, and 9 special purpose districts are participating members of SPAG.

Recognizing that more can be accomplished by acting together rather than alone, local governments created their association as a service organization for themselves. SPAG is charged with representing the interests of local governments of the region and facilitating orderly development of the economic, social, and physical environment. Acting through SPAG, local governments create opportunities based upon local needs and preferences.

 

Board of Directors Meeting Date:
Second Tuesday of each month.