On May 11, 2021 MPA Alumna Martha Castex-Tatum ( 1997) was announced as the new President of the Texas Municipal League (TML). Castex-Tatum was selected for the role for her excellent service as Vice Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Houston. In 2018, Castex-Tatum was elected to Houston’s District K Council seat; she also served from 2000-2003 on the San Marcos City Council, masking her the first TML president to serve on two city councils. In her new role, Castex-Tatum will provide assistance to the staff of over 1,150 Texas member cities. She noted that she is “looking forward to working alongside some dynamic elected officials who dedicate themselves to serving Texans everyday.”
TML is a voluntary association established in 1913. Today, more than 16,000 mayors, council members, city managers, city attorneys, and department heads are member officials of TML through their cities’ participation. Guided by its purpose statement—Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens—the League provides legislative, legal, and training services to city governments.
Visit the TML website for more information on Castex-Tatum and the organization.
