From inception, the Pool's purpose was to provide Texas political subdivisions with an alternative to the commercial insurance marketplace. Availability of Healthcare Benefits at a competitive price, coupled with excellent service is the main component of the Pool's mission. As a result, the Board of Trustees closely reviews administrative costs and takes a very aggressive position towards cost management, healthy initiative services and effective managed care strategies.

Member service is, to a great extent, the Pool's most important offering. Political subdivisions are the Pool's clients, so our focus is specific to the needs of our Member's workforce. The Pool's benefit design reflects this specific focus and the underlying mission of availability and affordability.