The Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) is a voluntary association of Counties, cities, independent school districts, river authorities, soil and water conservation districts, hospital districts and sustaining private industry members in a 12 county region of deep east Texas. The region covers an area of 9,790 square miles.
DETCOG envisions a Deep East Texas region where all people have the skills and opportunities they need to achieve their individual dreams; a Deep East Texas where people enjoy good health, are safe and secure from harm, and share a quality standard of living - a Deep East Texas where we and future generations can enjoy our bountiful natural resources. By combining the resources of our local governments, the Deep East Texas Council of Governments and Economic Development District provides a window of opportunity for helping its citizens improve their quality of life.