Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission

What Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission does

The Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (PBRPC) is a government regional planning organization founded in 1971 and headquartered at 2910 LaForce Blvd, Midland International Air and Space Port, Midland, Texas. It operates as one of 24 Texas Councils of Governments (COGs) and is statutorily designated as the Area Agency on Aging for Planning and Service Region 9. PBRPC coordinates intergovernmental services across 17 member counties (Andrews, Borden, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Loving, Martin, Midland, Pecos, Reeves, Terrell, Upton, Ward, and Winkler) and 31+ municipalities in the Permian Basin region of West Texas.

PBRPC's operating portfolio spans five departments: 9-1-1 Emergency Communications (regional dispatch coordination); Area Agency on Aging (senior services coordinated with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission); Criminal Justice and Homeland Security (which includes the Regional Radio System for first-responder interoperability and the Permian Basin Law Enforcement Academy, a Basic Police Officer Certification training program); Regional Services (economic development, environmental services and solid-waste management, pipeline safety, transportation coordination); and Permian Basin Regional Data, a GIS- and demographic-data platform used by site selectors. In 2024 the organization extended into Broadband Services, coordinating BEAD, Digital Equity Act, and Affordable Connectivity Program deployment across the region. The 17-county region tracked by PBRPC covers a workforce of 213,703 employed workers and 221,479 workers aged 16+ across 18,611 businesses (ESRI 2025).

PBRPC is funded primarily through federal and state grants, including a $2,300,000 U.S. Department of Commerce (EDA) award (2024-09-10) and a $75,000 USDA award (2024-12-10), supplemented by member dues from county and municipal governments. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors composed of county judges and mayors from the 17 member counties, with the 2026 Executive Committee comprising Chairman Terry Johnson (Midland County Judge), Vice-Chairman Dustin Fawcett (Ector County Judge), and Secretary-Treasurer Greg Holly (Ward County Judge). As a public government entity, PBRPC has no private equity, venture capital, or individual ownership; services are delivered to member governments and residents at no direct charge.

Name

Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission

Legal name

Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission

Website

https://pbrpc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission is a Texas Council of Governments coordinating intergovernmental services across 17 counties and 31+ municipalities, delivering 9-1-1 communications, aging services, homeland security, law enforcement training, economic development, and regional data through federal and state grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Government Planning Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

Keywords

• Regional planning services
• Intergovernmental coordination
• Emergency communications
• Workforce development
• Homeland security programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Midland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: Primary funding through federal and state grant programs including Homeland Security grants, Texas Health and Human Services Commission funding for Area Agency on Aging, and various federal/state program grants

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (PBRPC) is a regional government planning organization that delivers intergovernmental coordination and shared services across 17 counties in the Permian Basin region of Texas. Its core offerings include 9-1-1 emergency communications, homeland security and criminal justice program administration, Area Agency on Aging services, economic and workforce development, environmental and solid waste management, pipeline safety, transportation coordination, broadband program administration, and the Permian Basin Law Enforcement Academy (PBLEA). Services are funded primarily through federal and state grants plus member government dues.

Product overview

The Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (PBRPC) operates as a regional government planning organization offering a coordinated suite of programs and services, rather than a commercial product company. The organization's offerings include: 9-1-1 Emergency Communications (providing emergency dispatch coordination), Area Agency on Aging (senior services and advocacy), Criminal Justice and Homeland Security (training, emergency preparedness, and the Regional Radio System), Regional Services (encompassing Economic Development, Environmental Services, Pipeline Safety, and Transportation coordination), and the Permian Basin Law Enforcement Academy (PBLEA) providing law enforcement training and certification. These services are delivered through intergovernmental cooperation across 17 counties in the Permian Basin region of Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 9-1-1 Emergency Communications
• Area Agency on Aging
• Criminal Justice and Homeland Security
• Permian Basin Law Enforcement Academy (PBLEA)
• Regional Services - Economic Development
• Regional Services - Environmental Services
• Regional Services - Pipeline Safety
• Regional Services - Transportation
• Permian Basin Regional Data
• Broadband Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports 17 counties through comprehensive regional planning and intergovernmental coordination
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Howard CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner providing educational programs and training. Located at 1001 Birdwell Ln, Big Spring, TX 79720. Phone: (432) 264-5000.
• Midland College Workforce Continuing EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner providing continuing education courses. Located at 3200 W. Cuthbert, Midland, Texas 79701. Contact: Debra Campbell at (432) 681-6326.
• Odessa CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner providing customized workforce development packages. Located at 201 W. University, Odessa, Texas 79764. Phone: (432) 335-6400.
• Permian Basin Workforce SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne-stop-shop for workforce opportunities for employers and job seekers. Administrative offices at 2911 LaForce Boulevard, Midland, Texas 79706. Phone: (432) 563-5239. Multiple office locations including Odessa, Midland, Big Spring, Pecos, and Fort Stockton.
• Texas Workforce CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers. Local contact: Willie Taylor, Executive Director at 2911 LaForce Blvd, Midland, TX. Phone: (432) 563-5239. Statewide: (800) 628-5115.
• UTPB - University of Texas Permian BasincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional comprehensive institution serving students from the region, state, and beyond. Located at 4901 East University, Odessa, Texas 79762. Phone: (432) 552-2020.
• Texas Tech University Health Sciences CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare education and workforce development partner. Located at 3601 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79430. Phone: (806) 743-1000.
• Petroleum Professional Development Center of Midland CollegesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinuing education for Permian Basin Energy Industries. One of seven mid-career training centers worldwide recognized by AAPG. Located at 221 N. Main Street, Midland, Texas. Phone: (432) 683-2832.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic Development Administration University Center (EDA) and Petroleum Industry Alliance (PIA) function within CEED at UTPB. Located at 1310 North FM 1788, CEED Building, Midland, Texas 79707. Phone: (432) 552-2455.
• Texas Labor Market InformationsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationProvides local area employment, unemployment, wage statistics, economic profiles, and economic indicators through Texas Workforce Commission.
• Sites on TexassecondaryTechnology or IntegrationWorkforce and industry information mapping platform for site selectors. Located at 200 Technology Way, College Station, Texas 77845. Phone: (979) 458-6732.
• Permian Strategic PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to strengthen quality of life by partnering with leaders to develop strategic plans for superior schools, safer roads, quality healthcare, affordable housing, and trained workforce. Phone: (432) 262-0588.
• Ports-to-Plains Corridor AlliancesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation and economic corridor development partnership. PO Box 16226, Lubbock, Texas 79490. Phone: (806) 368-6235.
• Texas Association of Regional CouncilscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide association of regional councils. PBRPC is one of 24 Texas COGs (Councils of Governments). Located at 1210 San Antonio Street, Suite 201, Austin, Texas.
• Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest state association of economic development professionals. Located at 1601 Rio Grande Street, Suite 455, Austin, Texas 78701. Phone: (512) 480-8432.
• Texas Water Development BoardsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater planning, financial assistance, and interactive maps. Located at 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas. Phone: (512) 463-7847.
• Midland Chamber of CommercecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in 1924, membership-based organization enhancing the business climate of Midland and surrounding areas. Located at 303 W. Wall Street, Suite 200, Midland, Texas 79701. Phone: (432) 683-3381.
• Odessa Chamber of CommercecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolunteer business organization providing leadership to develop and market Odessa, Ector County, and the Permian Basin. Located at 700 N Grant Ave, #200, Odessa, Texas 79761. Phone: (432) 332-9111.
• Big Spring Area Chamber of CommercecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-op of businesses advancing civic, economic, cultural, and social interests of Howard County. Located at 215 W. 3rd. St., Big Spring, Texas 79720. Phone: (432) 263-7641.
• Black Chamber of Commerce of The Permian BasinsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChartered in 1984, fosters development of Black owned and small/minority businesses. Located at 700 N Grant, Suite 200, PO Box 1006, Odessa, Texas 79760. Phone: (432) 332-5812.
• Fort Stockton Chamber of CommercecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnhances economic prosperity of local business and quality of life in Fort Stockton. Located at 1000 Railroad Ave, Fort Stockton, Texas 79735. Phone: (432) 336-2264.
• Andrews Chamber of CommercecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate non-profit corporation with 501-C6 designation. Located at 700 W. Broadway, Andrews, Texas 79714. Phone: (432) 523-2695.
• Midland Hispanic Chamber of CommercesecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides commerce opportunities through quality of education, business, jobs, and quality of life. Located at 208 S Marienfeld St, #100, Midland, Texas 79701. Phone: (432) 704-5533.
• Monahans Chamber of CommercecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembership organization promoting business issues and concerns for community betterment. Located at 1525 East Monahans Parkway, Monahans, Texas 79756. Phone: (432) 943-2187.
• Seminole Area Chamber of CommercecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-profit entity promoting Seminole, Texas and keeping its economy operating at the highest possible level. Located at 119 SE Avenue B, Seminole, Texas 79360. Phone: (432) 758-2352.
• McCamey Chamber of CommercesecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorking together to promote and help grow local business and community of McCamey. Located at 201 E 6th St., McCamey, Texas 79752. Phone: (432) 652-9300.
• Pecos Chamber of Commerce Women's DivisionsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWomen's division assisting in community activities for Pecos. Located at 111 South Cedar, Pecos, Texas 79772. Phone: (432) 445-2406.
• Stanton Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganization of local businesses promoting economic development and business activity in Stanton. Located at 209 North Saint Peter Street, Stanton, Texas 79782. Phone: (432) 756-3386.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• South Plains Association of Governments: Regional planning commission serving the South Plains / Lubbock region with analogous area agency on aging, criminal justice, and economic development responsibilities under the same Texas COG framework as PBRPC.
• West Central Texas Council of Governments: One of 24 Texas Councils of Governments serving a multi-county region around Abilene, providing the same statutory regional planning, 9-1-1 coordination, aging services, and economic development functions as PBRPC. Geographic neighbor with shared rural service model.
• Deep East Texas Council of Governments: Texas Council of Governments based in Lufkin serving East Texas counties with the same area agency on aging, 9-1-1, homeland security, and economic development functions as PBRPC.
• Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission: Regional planning commission in the Victoria/Crossroads region of Texas offering the same COG-designated services across multiple counties, structurally and operationally equivalent to PBRPC.
• Texoma Council of Governments: Texas Council of Governments serving counties along the Texas-Oklahoma border with the full COG service portfolio. Operates under identical statutory authority as PBRPC and serves a similar rural multi-county footprint.
• Concho Valley Council of Governments: Texas COG headquartered in San Angelo serving approximately 13 counties with a comparable portfolio of regional planning, aging, and emergency services functions. Closely comparable in mandate and scale to PBRPC.
• NORTEX Regional Planning Commission: Texas regional planning commission serving north-central Texas counties with the same statutory Council of Governments mandate, providing a directly comparable organizational structure and service mix to PBRPC.
• Middle Rio Grande Development Council: Texas COG serving counties along the middle Rio Grande with aging, workforce, criminal justice, and infrastructure planning functions comparable to PBRPC's regional services portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Houston-Galveston Area Council: One of the largest U.S. Councils of Governments, serving the Houston-Galveston region with an extensive portfolio including transportation planning (TIP), homeland security, and aging services. Larger and more urban than PBRPC but operates under the same COG framework.

Others

• Permian Strategic Partnership: A nonprofit coalition of Permian Basin energy companies working to improve regional quality of life, schools, roads, healthcare, and workforce. Listed as a PBRPC strategic partner addressing overlapping economic development and quality-of-life objectives but structured as a private-sector coalition rather than a public COG.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/PermianBasinRPC
• Facebookfacebook.com/pbrpcregionalservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/59124372/admin

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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