Elections
15 articles about elections in Hockley County public records, covering meetings from January 5, 2026 to September 28, 2026.
Hockley County approves 2026 election notice, continuing education for election administrator
The Hockley County Commissioners Court approved the Notice of Election for the 2026 General Election.
Commissioners accept 2025 audit from CMMS CPAs and Advisors PLLC
The Hockley County Commissioners Court approved accepting the 2025 Audit from CMMS CPAs and Advisors PLLC at its September 21, 2026, meeting. The vote was 4-0.
Administrator proposes higher FY 26-27 property tax rate; golf update tabled
City Administrator Hernandez proposed the property tax rate of $.821938/100 for FY 26-27. The minutes state that, if adopted, it would generate an additional $62834.00 of revenue over the previous year.
Hockley County approves radio tower lease and courthouse lawn event use
Hockley County Commissioners Court approved the Radio Tower Lease Agreement between Hockley County and Frontier Communication, LTD at its August 31, 2026, meeting. The vote was 3-0.
Hockley County commissioners ratify property tax increase in 2027 budget, set 2026 tax rate
Commissioners Court approved to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the 2027 budget.
Ropes ISD trustees take no action on ranking construction manager firms
The Ropes ISD Board of Trustees took no action at its July 6, 2026, special meeting on ranking Construction Manager at-Risk firms that responded to RFQ/RFP 2026-001 for the Bond Projects approved by Ropes ISD voters at the November 2025 Bond election.
Ropes ISD trustees approve Tarkettt Sports proposal to construct track facility
The Ropes ISD Board of Trustees approved a proposal from Tarkettt Sports to construct the Ropes ISD Track Facility, under TIPS Contract Number 23020101, at its June 23, 2026, special meeting. The motion was made by Donnie Halpain and seconded by Keila Ketchersid.
Hockley County approves tax refunds, new poll pads and employee insurance renewal
The Commissioners Court approved the ad valorem tax refunds.
Council unanimously approves park funds for concrete work, reappoints clerk Trevino
The council also gave the OK to use Park Funds to cover concrete work. Councilmember Barry made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Geisler, and the vote was 5-0.
Levelland council approves resolution canvassing 2026 elections
The Levelland City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2026-05 canvassing the 2026 General Election and the 2026 Special Election and declaring the results of those elections at its May 12, 2026, special meeting.
Council accepts audit 3-0, delays LOGIC investment pool decision to next month
The council also accepted the audit as provided on a 3-0 vote. Councilmember Barry made the motion and Councilmember Fryar seconded it.
Ropes ISD trustees authorize Series 2026 school building bonds
The Ropes ISD Board of Trustees adopted an order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Ropes Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026, at its March 23, 2026, meeting. The motion, made by Keila Ketchersid and seconded by Blake Thrash, carried.
Ropes ISD trustees order May 2 election for two trustee seats
The Ropes ISD Board of Trustees approved ordering a General Election of two (2) at-large trustee positions to be held on May 2, 2026, at its February 9, 2026, meeting. The motion was made by Chad Brooks and seconded by Blake Thrash.
Levelland council rejects downtown CDBG construction bids, cancels SPAG agreement
The Levelland City Council voted unanimously at its January 19, 2026, meeting to reject the construction bids received for the Texas Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program CDM24-0068 for pedestrian and street improvements in the downtown district. The council also canceled the related interlocal agreement with SPAG.
Levelland council approves $1,431,777.82 payment for wastewater treatment plant
The Levelland City Council approved payment request #6 from MH Civil in the amount of $1,431,777.82 for the new 1.8 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant at its Jan. 5, 2026, meeting. The motion carried unanimously.