Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council
The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) is a voluntary association of cities, counties and special districts in the Rio Grande Valley region of southern Texas.
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 Map of Texas highlighting counties served by the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council | |
| Formation | 1967 |
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| Type | Voluntary association of governments |
Region served | 3,019 sq mi (7,820 km2) |
Membership | 3 counties |
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 924,772 | — |
| 2006 | 1,089,631 | +17.8% |
| Source: [1] | ||
Based in Weslaco, the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council is a member of the Texas Association of Regional Councils.
LRGVDC operates regional transit services under the name Valley Metro.
Largest cities in the region
References
- Total Population Estimates for Texas Councils of Governments Archived 2007-12-07 at the Wayback Machine - Texas State Data Center.
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