The Texas Municipal League and Youth Programs
The formation of youth advisory commissions (YAC) in cities across the state is a priority of the TML Board of Directors. In 2003, then-TML President Jackie Levingston championed the issue, and today more than 60 Texas cities have programs that involve youth. This initiative provides cities with energetic volunteers for civic projects, gives city leaders a fresh prospective on issues challenging our cities, and creates a sense of accomplishment for our youth.
TML Supports City Youth Programs
The 12th Annual Texas Youth Advisory Commission Summit was held January 21-22, 2012, in Garland. The 2012 YAC Summit will be held Port Arther. Check back this summer for more information.
Join TML’s e-mail list for information on future youth activities
Have a question? Ask the TML YAC resource group a question. Send your question to youthprograms@tml.org and it will be e-mailed to members of the TML YAC resource group.
City Youth Programs in Texas
DeSoto
Contact: Chris Glover
El Paso
Contact: Diana Nunez
Flower Mound
Contact: Kimberly Cheek
Fort Worth
Contact: Carol Everhart
Garland
Contact: Dorothy White
- Youth Council Application Packet
- Youth Council Bylaws
- Youth Council Mission and Purpose Statement
- Youth Council Web site
Houston
Contact: Yolanda Alvarado
Killeen
Contact: Sheri Watson
Lake Jackson
Contact: Terri Cardwell
Muleshoe
Contact: Mayor Pro Tem Irene Mason (806-272-4528)
Rockwall
Contact: Kristy Ashberry
Sugar Land
Contact: Marissa Bazan
City Youth Programs in Other States
Caldwell, Idaho
Contact: Mayor Garret Nancolas
- Starting a YAC
- Bylaws
- Application
- Sample Meeting Agenda
- Sample Meeting Minutes
- Community Service Award Application
Portland, Oregon
Contact: Nate Waas Shull
Other Resources
National League of Cities Youth Education and Families
Twenty-Five Ways City Officials Can Help Youngsters Learn About Local Government
