CTPA is an alliance of over 210 school districts in Central Texas and throughout the state, representing over 1.5 million students with a collective desire to share experiences, tools and knowledge.

CTPA’s purpose is to support and provide information and services to the purchasing departments of these districts. The following is a list of some of the services provided:

• Mentoring

• Sharing of established contracts

• Providing developed specifications and boilerplates

• Establishing standards for cooperative venues