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Welcome to the Central Texas Purchasing Alliance Website.

CTPA is an organization of school districts in the Central Texas area. CTPA's purpose is to support and provide information and services to the purchasing departments within 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
New District Membership Questions

If you have any questions about CTPA and becoming a member school district, please click here or contact:

Jamie Spiegel, Executive Director, CTPA,
at Round Rock Independent School District
Email Jamie
or call 512.464.6950

NOTE TO VENDORS: As a collection of school districts, CTPA does not maintain its own supplier list or contracts. Each member school district is responsible for developing and maintaining their own and may be contacted directly at the information provided within this site.

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CTPA Web Site - 01/20/09
Jan. 20, 2009 - The Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA) web site for members and guests is a source of good information. The site will allow guests to view what school districts are members and the benefits of membership, plus allowing for the member districts to share and network existing contracts, solicitations, and other important documentation. It is a tool created by members to help each other in their workplaces.

Elections in April - 01/20/09
At our April Meeting meeting new officers and directors will be chosen. Stay tuned for details!

CTPA Executive Director - 01/20/09
Jamie Spiegel is the Executive Director of the CTPA. This position comes along with being chosen as the new Purchasing Director for Round Rock ISD.

Membership Benefits

  • Discounted Prices
  • Shared Resources
  • Member's Area
  • Professional Services
  • Group Meetings

How To Join CTPA

  • Applying for membership to CTPA involves action on our side and yours. Click the button below to learn how you can participate.
Become a member of CTPA

Meeting Information

Our next CTPA meeting is Wednesday, July 15, 2009 starting at 9:45am at Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center, located at 5800A McNeil Drive
Austin, Texas 78729. We will be participating in the TASBO “Purchasing Update - Legislative Change” webinar.  If you plan to attend, you can register at http://www.txctpa.org/index.php/register/. Click here for more details.