The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) represents thousands of companies nationally and is the voice of the engineering industry in Washington, DC and throughout the nation. ACEC is a federation of 52 state and regional councils, including those in Texas and Houston.

ACEC Houston accomplishes its goals by working closely with local governments and agencies utilizing seven standing committees – Design Standards/Plan Review, Transportation, Water Resources, Geotechnical, Stormwater, Contracts, and Membership and Program Development, multiple task forces focused on single issues/projects, and its
Government Affairs Committee.