Resources

Getting Involved Is Easy

​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.

The William P. Hobby Center for Public Service at Texas State University

Welcome to the Texas CPM® Program Webpage. Our mission is to train public and nonprofit managers in the ethical values and technical competencies associated with outstanding public service.

City Hall Essentials

Based in Austin, TX, City Hall Essentials is structured to bring particular capabilities to cities near and far in order to help local government leaders take care of their towns. City Hall Essentials strives to enhance the capabilities of city councils and city departments by offering professional consulting, and timely and poignant training.

Texas State MPA Program

The MPA Program is divided into three major components. These components consist of coursework, the applied research project and a comprehensive oral examination. Designed to prepare individuals for leadership and management, the MPA Program can either get careers started or aid in career advancement.

Texas A&M Bush School of Government and Public Service

Since 1997 the Bush School of Government and Public Service has continued to reflect that notion in curriculum, research, and student experience and has become a leading international affairs, political science, and public affairs institution.

Texas City Management Association

The Texas City Management Association (TCMA), is an organization of local government professionals dedicated to promoting the highest standards of governance, service, leadership, ethics, and education while embracing individual and regional diversity for the benefit of our membership and the cities of Texas.

Job Resources

Use the links below to search and apply for employment in business, industry, government agencies, or non-profits to bring innovation to society and the marketplace.

State Government – https://www.workintexas.com

USA Government – https://www.usajobs.gov

City of Austin – https://www.austincityjobs.org

City of San Marcos – https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmarcostx

​Government & Non-Profit – https://www.christineslist.org/

Non-Profit – https://jobs.missioncapital.org/

Texas State University – https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu

Office of the Texas Governor – https://gov.texas.gov/employment

Other Resources

Resources for information, jobs, and other ways to be involved will be added as they become available.

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Good Governance Worldwide

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American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)

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The William P. Hobby Center for Public Service

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Texas Certified Public Manager Program