Wayne Floyd for Ochiltree County Judge

03/04/2026

I would like to thank everyone for your support and I look forward to continue serving Ochiltree County!

Former Booker Police Chief and Ochiltree County Chief Sheriff's Deputy Wayne Floyd has won the Republican Primary for Ochiltree County Judge.

03/04/2026

Thank you everyone for the support during this campaign! Words cannot express my gratitude!!

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

The last day to vote in the primary is tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3rd from 7am to 7pm. Location for voting takes place in your precinct’s designated area.

Precinct 1–City Hall
Precinct 2–Expo Center
Precinct 3–Church of Christ
Precinct 4– Victory Family Church

Let your voice be heard!!

02/25/2026

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (25th, 26th and 27th). Early voting is still going! 7am to 7pm each day! If you miss early voting this week, your last chance to vote is this coming Tuesday, March 3rd!!

02/21/2026

Don’t forget to vote! Early voting is available today (February 21) from 7am-7pm. It will also be open from noon until 6pm tomorrow (February 22)
Let your voice be heard!

02/16/2026

🗳 Today is the last day to vote! Election Day has begun and will continue through 7pm tonight!

As you head to the polls, remember to think carefully about who you’re voting for and why. Consider the experience, leadership, and qualifications you believe are important in choosing the next Ochiltree County Judge.

Make your voice heard.

02/10/2026

Wayne brings a proven record of leadership and service to his candidacy, grounded in years of statewide professional recognition and peer-elected leadership. He has served on the Texas Chief Deputies Association Board since 2014, holding multiple leadership roles, including committee chair, before being elected to the Association’s Executive Board in 2016.

In 2021, Wayne was sworn in as President of the Texas Chief Deputies Association—an honor earned through election by Chief Deputies from across the State of Texas. This peer-driven selection reflects the trust, respect, and confidence of law enforcement leaders statewide. During the same conference, Wayne was awarded the Association’s highest honor,

Chief Deputy of the Year! 🎉

With more than 254 Chief Deputies serving across Texas, this recognition underscores Wayne’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and commitment to public service. In further acknowledgment of his long-standing dedication, Wayne was also granted Lifetime Membership in the Texas Chief Deputies Association.

02/10/2026

🗳️ Election Information
Please see the attached page for official voting dates, times, and locations.

Take a moment to check your plan to vote.

02/09/2026

‼️Don’t forget early voting begins next week! ‼️

On Election Day, March 3rd, voters can vote at their normal Precincts from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

• Precinct 1: City Hall
• Precinct 2: Expo
• Precinct 3: Church of Christ
• Precinct 4: Victory Family Church

‼️¡No olvides que el período de votaciones tempranas comienza la próxima semana! ‼️

El día de las elecciones, el 3 de Marzo, los votantes pueden votar en sus distritos normales de 7:00 a. m. - 7:00 p. m.

• Distrito 1: City Hall
• Distrito 2: Expo
• Distrito 3: Iglesia de Cristo
• Distrito 4: Iglesia de Victory Family

02/09/2026

Managing an emergency management situation within county limits requires decisive leadership, clear coordination, and the ability to execute plans to the best of one’s abilities under pressure. It involves anticipating the “what ifs” through proactive planning, maintaining situational awareness, and mobilizing personnel, resources, and partner agencies quickly and effectively to protect lives and property. Successful response depends on turning plans into action—communicating clearly, adapting as conditions change, and getting things done efficiently while remaining accountable to the community.

Here is an article written by Brandi Addison with the Texas Association of Counties Magazine, on how the Panhandle Counties show resilience.

Scroll down to “A land of learning: How tragedy has shaped the Panhandle”, to read about disasters that occurred in Ochiltree County and how meticulous planning helped prepare the County for future disasters.

In disaster-battered Texas Panhandle, counties show resilience