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The Bush School’s City & County Governance Program prepares students in the Master of Public Service and Administration degree program for professional careers in government sectors at the city and county level.
Faculty members in the Department of Public Service and Administration offer a range of courses that explore the institutional structure of city and county government and how it varies among jurisdictions. Topics include politics and management at the state and local level, the prerogatives and limitations of governments in different policy areas, the role of state and local governments in implementing federal programs, and critical issues facing said governments.
Bush School graduates who concentrated on City and County Governance during their studies have gone on to successful careers in local government service.
2025 City & County Governance Symposium
Challenges and Strategies in Local Public Safety Management

Join us for the City and County Governance Symposium at the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University.
- Insights on local government careers
- Job market trends & opportunities
- Guidance for aspiring public service professionals
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Annenberg Presidential Conference Center
Don’t miss this chance to learn from experts and network with professionals in local government.