The North Central Texas Council of Governments or NCTCOG is a voluntary association of governments in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Its ranks currently include 230 member governments including 16 counties, numerous cities, school districts, and special districts. Based in Arlington, the North Central Texas Council of Governments is a member of the Texas Association of Regional Councils.
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