MEMBERSHIP
 

Texas Public Purchasing Association welcomes new members and encourages participation from all facets of state and local government. Refer to the information and guidelines below for becoming a member.

Who can become a member of TxPPA?
Individuals: Any state, county, municipal, special district, publicly owned utility, school, federal (with an office in Texas), or publicly-funded non-profit employee in good standing primarily responsible for the purchasing or materials management function of their respective agency.
Agencies: Any entity as described above that is the employer of personnel primarily responsible for the purchasing or materials management function of their respective agency.
Associate Membership may be sought by any person indirectly involved in public or non-profit purchasing meeting certain criteria, such as elected officials, department heads or employees in related fields, such as judges, commissioners, treasurers, auditors, financial officers, city managers, etc. or working for an agency or association directly involved with above described entities, such as TML, TAC, COGS, etc.

What committees are involved in the TxPPA and what do they do? 
Communications:
«     Newsletter/News Briefs
«     List Serve
«     Website
«     Marketing the Association
Conference:
«     Annual Spring Workshop
«     Annual Summer Conference
«     Annual Fall Conference
Legislative:
«     Issues, Bill Tracking and Legislative Updates
Membership:
«     Marketing Recruitment, Retention, Benefits
Professional Development:
«     Determining member needs and coordinating training opportunities
Special Assistance:
«     Assisting other public purchasing departments with management issues or helping to establish public purchasing departments. For more information about the TxPPA Special Assistance Program, click here .

How do I join TxPPA?
Membership is open and welcomed!
«     Membership period: January 1 through December 31.
«     Dues for one year are $50.
«    Apply online with a credit card, or download, print, complete membership application and mail with payment.  
«    If you need more information before you decide, please do not hesitate to contact any TxPPA Board Member!

What organizations are affiliated with TxPPA? 

 **Please note membership is on an individual basis. Please contact txppa@txppa.org if you have questions on membership status.