Texas Association of Regional Councils

TARC e-Learning: Lessons Learned Trying to Build A Coordinated Community Response to Elder Abuse
2024-05-30 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Texas
Thursday May 30, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jackie Pontello, Principal Program Coordinator/Managing Attorney, H-GAC Elder Justice Program, will speak on lessons learned from five years of groundbreaking work in responding to elder abuse, which is one of the nation’s fastest-growing crimes and is expected to double by 2030.

TARC e-Learning: Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities and Charging Smart
2024-06-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Texas
TARC e-Learning: Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities and Charging Smart
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. Central | For more information, contact TARC.
Amy Hodges with Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities (DFWCC) will give an overview of the Clean Cities program and recently awarded projects that support DFWCC’s efforts to reduce transportation emissions, improve energy efficiency, and strengthen the local economy. Theresa Perry with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council with provide an introduction to the recently launched Charging Smart program and its importance to advancing clean transportation.

TARC Board of Directors & Executive Directors' Council Meeting
2024-06-13 11:00 - 2024-06-14 12:00 | Texas
The Texas Association of Regional Councils will be gathering in person once again! Please mark your calendars to join us in Houston, TX June 13-14, 2024 for the TARC Board of Directors & Executive Directors' Council Meeting.
Additional information will be provided soon. If you have any questions, please email tarc@txregionalcouncil.org.

TARC Bi-Annual Staff Training & Annual Board of Directors Meeting
2024-09-17 08:00 - 2024-09-19 12:00 | Hilton Austin Airport, 9515 Hotel Drive, Austin, TX, 78717
The Texas Association of Regional Councils will hold its September 2024 Bi-Annual Staff Training & Annual Board of Directors Meeting September 17 - 20, 2024 at the Hilton Austin Airport in Austin, TX.
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If you have any questions, please email tarc@txregionalcouncil.org.

TARC e-Learning: Taking Actionable Steps to Advance Regionalism in Texas
2024-12-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
TARC e-Learning: Taking Actionable Steps to Advance Regionalism in Texas
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | To register, email tarc@txregionalcouncil.org
The Mach 1 Group will lead the third and final installment of our three-part webinar series on how to advance regionalism during the 89th Legislative Session. We hope you will join us for this virtual training to further develop your storytelling toolkit for Legislators and stakeholders throughout your region. Your efforts at home before and during the upcoming Legislative Session can make a meaningful difference in your region and across the state. Mach 1’s experts will cover topics such as:

How to set your goals ahead of Session
How to become an asset to lawmakers
How to handle an invitation to testify
And more!

If you have any questions or there are specific items you'd like suggestions on from our panel of experts, please send those to TARC staff.

TARC E-Learning: Texas Demographic Center
2025-01-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Texas
TARC E-Learning: Texas Demographic Center

Thursday, January 9, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | To register,click here!
Join us for an insightful and informative webinar hosted by the Texas Demographic Center, where we’ll present the latest updates on Texas population statistics and logistical trends. This session is designed to provide policymakers, businesses, educators, researchers, and community leaders with critical demographic insights to help navigate the evolving landscape of the Lone Star State.
Our expert speakers will delve into the most recent demographic data, including population growth, migration patterns, age distribution, and economic shifts. In addition, we’ll explore logistical trends impacting Texas, from transportation networks and infrastructure developments to urbanization patterns and workforce distribution.

February 2025 TARC Bi-Annual Staff Training & Board of Directors Meeting
2025-02-05 08:00 - 2025-02-07 12:00 | Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown, 68 East Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701
The Texas Association of Regional Councils will hold its first Bi-Annual Staff Training & Board of Directors Meeting for 2025 on February 5-7, 2025. We will be gathering at the Cambria Austin Downtown and look forward to seeing each of you. Click the links below for meeting registration and hotel information. To see the DRAFT meeting schedule, click here.
Don't Forget to Register!
Meeting registration helps us to properly plan for your attendance. Click the link below to let us know you will be joining us in Austin!
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Hotel Reservations
The room block has now closed. If you need assistance with a reservation, please reach out to Kim on the TARC team.
Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown
68 East Avenue, Austin, TX 78701

Mapping the Future: A Virtual Roundtable on Innovations in GIS for Regional Councils
2025-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Texas
The Texas Association of Regional Councils is pleased to announce that it will hold Mapping the Future: A Virtual Roundtable on Innovations in GIS for Regional Councils.
Technology is constantly evolving, and GIS is no exception. Join us as we hear from state and regional leaders about innovations in geographic information systems (GIS) and discuss how existing resources can be used to enhance services for your organizations and the communities you serve.
Please join us from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, to hear updates from state partners followed by presentations from COGs that have been successful in leveraging GIS access and experience for the benefit of their communities. Specifically for regional council leadership and staff, this virtual event will conclude with an opportunity for participants to engage in a regional roundtable discussion.
We are thrilled to be joined by Gayla Mullins, Director, Geographic Information Services, Texas Geographical Information Office (TxGIO) to share how the state is using GIS to better understand Texas.
COGs confirmed to share their work include Brazos Valley Councils of Governments and North Central Texas Council of Governments.
We invite the TARC Board of Directors, Executive Directors’ Council and regional council staff to join us for this discussion on the possibilities of GIS programs and opportunities to provide regional support.
Questions? Reach out to TARC@txregionalcouncil.org.

TARC e-Learning: Empowering Our Communities-Volunteering with the Retired & Senior Volunteer, Senior Companions, and Foster Grandparent Programs
2025-05-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Texas
Join us for an informative and inspiring webinar designed to spotlight meaningful ways older adults can stay active, connected, and make a lasting impact in their communities. This session will provide an overview of three transformative programs:

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP): Learn how adults aged 55 and older can share their time and talents through a wide variety of volunteer activities—from tutoring and mentoring to disaster response and community outreach.

Foster Grandparent Program: Discover how seniors can provide mentorship, emotional support, and academic assistance to children and youth with exceptional needs, while forming powerful intergenerational bonds.
Senior Caregivers Program: Explore opportunities and resources available for older adults who serve as caregivers—either formally or informally—to family members, friends, or community members in need.
Whether you're looking to volunteer, support youth, or navigate caregiving responsibilities, this webinar will connect you with the tools, guidance, and inspiration to thrive in your senior years while making a difference.

TARC e-Learning: The Intersection of Technology and Cognitive Health in Aging
2025-05-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Texas
Join Dr. Jared Benge, neuropsychologist and researcher at the University of Texas Austin, for an insightful webinar exploring how technology impacts cognition in older adults. As the generation that brought us the internet ages, the risks of dementia and cognitive decline become more prevalent, but what does the evidence say about technology's role? In this session, Dr. Benge will discuss emerging research on how technology can support cognitive health, offer strategies for leveraging digital tools to assist those with cognitive impairment, and highlight opportunities to bring these findings to communities across Texas. Don’t miss this chance to learn how we can use technology to enhance brain health in aging populations.

Spotlight on Support: How Texas ADRCs Empower Older Texans, Caregivers, and Individuals with Disabilities
2025-05-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Texas
In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Texas Association of Regional Councils (TARC) invites you to a special webinar that highlights the essential role of Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) across Texas. Join us as we showcase how regional ADRCs—working in partnership with local Councils of Government (COGs)—are improving lives through innovative programs, partnerships, and person-centered services.

TARC Bi-Annual Staff Training & Annual Board of Directors' Meeting
2025-09-10 08:00 - 2025-09-12 12:00 | Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown, 68 East Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701
The TARC September 2025 Bi-Annual Staff Training & Annual Board of Directors Meeting will take place September 10-12, 2025 at the Cambria Austin Downtown in Austin, TX.
For additional information, click here.

TARC February 2026 Bi-Annual Staff Training & Board of Directors' Meeting
2026-02-04 08:00 - 2026-02-06 12:00 | Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown, 68 East Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701
The TARC February 2026 Bi-Annual Staff Training & Board of Directors Meeting will take place from February 4 to 6, 2026, at the Cambria Austin Downtown in Austin, TX.
More information to come.

TARC Board of Directors & Executive Directors' Council June 2026
2026-06-25 12:00 - 2026-06-26 11:30 | Brazos Valley Council of Governments, 3991 East 29th Street, Bryan, TX, 77805, United States
DRAFT TARC June 2026 Schedule of Events

TARC September 2026 Bi-Annual Staff Training & Annual Board of Directors Meeting
2026-09-16 08:00 - 2026-09-18 12:00 | Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown, 68 East Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701
The TARC September 2026 Bi-Annual Staff Training & Annual Board of Directors Meeting will take place from September 16 to 18, 2026, at the Cambria Austin Downtown in Austin, TX.
More information to come.
