The Development District of Central Texas (DDCT) was incorporated in the State of Texas as a non-profit corporation on June 24, 2002. The District provides economic development assistance to the counties of Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Milam, San Saba, Mills, and Lampasas.

A Board of Directors made up of representatives from local governments, chambers of commerce, businesses, economic development organizations and the private sector govern the DDCT. The Board works with staff to develop, coordinate, and implement its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), a five-year plan that outlines goals, objectives, and strategies that will further bolster growth, investment, standard of living, and quality of life in Central Texas.