Welcome To CenTex ASPA
Welcome to the CENTEX Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). Our ASPA Chapter promotes good public policy, practices, and procedures through a network of professional and academic communities of practice which includes practitioners, faculty, and students of public administration and management.
What’s New?
2026 Public Service Awards Luncheon
Texas State University’s William P. Hobby Center for Public Service & the CENTEX ASPA of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) conducted a Public Service Awards Luncheon at Palmers Restaurant on Saturday July 18, 2026.
Click here for additional information about the luncheon and pictures of the event.
Texas CPM Program Graduates 120 at the Texas State Capitol on June 8, 2026
The Texas Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program held its graduation ceremony on Monday, June 8, 2026, in the Capitol Auditorium at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas. A reception for graduates and their guests followed in the Legislative Conference Room of the Capitol Extension.
The Texas CPM Program is a consortium of Texas Universities and other governmental organizations that operate under the umbrella of Texas State University’s William P. Hobby Center for Public Service.
Click here for an article with pictures of the Graduation.
Texas State University’s Political Science Department Conducts its Annual Scholarships & Awards Reception
On Thursday April 23, 2026, Texas State University’s Political Science Department conducted an Awards Reception/Dinner at the Texas State University LBJ Student Center to honor undergraduate & graduate students that received scholarships and awards both within and outside the university.
Click here for an Article and Pictures from the Awards Reception
Central Texas American Society for Public Administration
About CenTex ASPA Local Chapter
CenTex ASPA is the local area chapter of the national association. CenTex ASPA represents 42 counties, which make up the central Texas region, and include Waco, Austin, San Antonio, and College Station.
Officers & Governing Board
CenTex ASPA elects officers and Council members who represent the broad geographic region the Chapter serves, and the spectrum of public and nonprofit sector-related activities undertaken in the region.
Resources & Related Organizations
Includes websites and information about related organizations that provide relevant content and contacts for public and not-for-profit managers, supervisors, and employees.
Get Involved
Local Chapters provide public administrators the opportunity to meet people from their neighborhood, city or county. Frequent lectures, luncheons, and conferences keep members up to date on what’s going on in the local public administration community. Membership in a local chapter is included in your ASPA membership.