How to Join the CTPA

The CTPA is made up exclusively of school district purchasing representatives, with a collective desire to share experiences, tools and knowledge. CTPA is an administrative agency created in accordance with Section 791.001 of the Texas Government Code.

NOTE: Membership is restricted to only school districts at this time. Membership is not open to vendors.

CTPA meetings are held quarterly. If you represent a Texas school district, please join us as a guest or better yet, become an active member in our association. We believe you will find it a valuable resource tool and excellent means of enhancing your Purchasing informational network.

The steps to apply for membership are in order as follows:

  1. Download an application from the CTPA website
  2. Board passes resolution approving participation in CTPA
  3. Authorized representative signs agreement
  4. Resolution is mailed to CTPA for signature
  5. District is invoiced for membership dues
  6. After approval, email is sent to new member with login information
  7. District can now log in to access member's area

Please select one of the links below to view or print the following documents:


Master Interlocal Agreement and By-laws
Interlocal Agreement and By-laws
Interlocal Participant Agreement
Interlocal Participant Agreement
Sample Board Resolution
Sample Board Resolution

As stated above, if you wish to join, please have your board pass a resolution approving your district's participation in CTPA and then have your district's authorized representative sign on the signature page of the agreement. After execution, please forward it to:

Attn: Jamie Spiegel, Purchasing Director

Central Texas Purchasing Alliance
c/o Round Rock Independent School District
Purchasing Department
16255 Great Oaks Drive Suite 200
Round Rock, Texas 78681

Latest NewsQuick Resources

CTPA approves affiliation with TASBO - 07/20/11
At the July 20, 2011 meeting, CTPA members agreed to move forward with applying to be an affiliate organization with the Texas Association of School Business Officials ("TASBO"). Benefits through such an affiliation will allow for TASBO members to receive continuing education credits by participating in CTPA meetings and events. Also approved was the payment of the CTPA president's TASBO dues for the years served, and a scholarship to the TASBO annual conference for a CTPA member. CTPA directors are working with TASBO staff on the requirements necessary for the affiliation.

New Member Districts for 2012 - 01/04/12
The Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA) welcomes the new member districts that joined during the 2012 calendar year:
Navarro ISD

New Officers and Directors Named for 2011-2013 - 04/14/11
At our April 13, 2011, quarterly meeting new officers and directors were chosen. The new CTPA leaders can be found on the Board of Directors web site.