Welcome to the Economic Development Department
The Economic Development Department of the PBRPC — serving the 17 counties of the Permian Basin — is a comprehensive resource for county and city officials to use for economic and business development activities that help to create a region of economic growth and prosperity.
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) was developed when the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (PBRPC) Board of Directors — representing each of the 17 member counties — took action to address issues that impact the diversification and economic security of the region such as emerging industries, workforce, and infrastructure. Please visit the Permian Basin Regional Data page to view/download the document.
Funded by a U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration grant, the Board formed a CEDS committee and conducted a regional planning forum to map and analyze the region's economic resources.
As a result, goals and objectives addressing the areas of workforce and education development, transportation and infrastructure, housing, industry diversification, regional marketing, and outreach were addressed in the CEDS.
PBRPC has applied to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration for Economic Development District Designation to assist the region's ability for continued progress toward the goals and objectives contained in the CEDS.
Grants and Funding Programs
While many of our member counties have their own incentives and grants, PBRPC administers or supports certain federal and state grants and funding programs. Explore what is available here.
2024 Texas Department of Agriculture Community Development Block Grant
The Implementation Manual for TxCDBG projects has been updated and is effective September 1st, 2024. Revisions were made throughout the manual. The new and previous manuals are linked below.
Reports & Information
Visit the Permian Basin Regional Data page for more information on the following:
- 2021-2025 Permian Basin Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
- Texas Demographic Center Population Estimates
- Member Counties/Regional Profiles
- Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) & Labor Market Reports
Economic Development District Board of Directors 2024
| Area | Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Andrews County | Mayor Jason Harper |
| Borden County | Judge Shane Walker |
| Crane County | Judge Roy Hodges |
| Dawson County | Judge Foy O'Brien |
| Ector County | Councilmember Denise Swanner and Judge Dustin Fawcett |
| Gaines County | Judge Cindy Therwhanger and Mayor Rick Dollahan |
| Glasscock County | Judge Billy Reynolds |
| Howard County | Judge Randy Johnson |
| Loving County | Judge Skeet Jones |
| Martin County | Judge Bryan Cox |
| Midland County | Judge Terry Johnson and Mayor Lori Blong |
| Pecos County | Judge Joe Shuster and Mayor Chris Alexander |
| Reeves County | Judge Leo M. Hung |
| Terrell County | Judge Dale Carruthers |
| Upton County | Judge Dusty Kilgore |
| Ward County | Judge Greg Holly |
| Winkler County | Judge Charles Wolf |
Revised 6/23