The CTPA serves approximately 250,000 students with a collective desire to share experiences, tools and knowledge. Join now.

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.

Latest NewsLatest News

CTPA Launches New Web Site - 12/31/07
Jan. 1, 2008 - The Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA) announced today that the new CTPA web site for members and guests was launched today. The new 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.

New CTPA President Chosen - 10/22/07
At our October meeting Matt Rivera of the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD was selected as the new incoming President of the CTPA. Congratulations Matt!

CTPA Chooses New Executive Director - 10/01/07
Jamie Spiegel is the new 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

The next open CTPA meeting will be held on April 16, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Round Rock ISD Purchasing Department / Brushy Creek Complex. Click here for more details.