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Floydada City Council Accepts City Attorney Resignation, Continues Search for City Manager
Council also discusses public power utilities and moves next meeting date
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The Floydada City Council met in regular session on February 17, 2026, addressing several personnel matters and administrative items. The council accepted the resignation of City Attorney Karen Houchin and voted to hire Underwood Attorney Matt Murry. The council also continued accepting applications for the city manager position for an additional month. Additionally, the council discussed public power utilities in executive session and voted to move the next regular council meeting from March 17 to March 10, 2026.
Why it matters
The resignation of the city attorney and the ongoing search for a new city manager are significant events for the city of Floydada, as these positions play crucial roles in the administration and governance of the municipality. The council's discussions on public power utilities also suggest the city is considering important energy-related decisions.
The details
During the meeting, the council entered executive session on three occasions. The first executive session was to discuss the employment of the city attorney, resulting in the acceptance of Karen Houchin's resignation and the hiring of Underwood Attorney Matt Murry. The council also met in executive session to discuss city manager applications and voted to continue accepting applications for an additional month. A third executive session was held to discuss public power utilities regarding competitive matters, but no action was taken following that discussion.
- The Floydada City Council met in regular session on Tuesday evening, February 17, 2026.
- The council voted to move the next regular council meeting from March 17 to March 10, 2026.
The players
Bobby Gilliland
The mayor of Floydada who called the meeting to order.
Bryan Martin
A Floydada city councilmember who made a motion to continue accepting applications for the city manager position.
Dana Crossland
A Floydada city councilmember who made a motion to accept the resignation of City Attorney Karen Houchin and hire Underwood Attorney Matt Murry.
Bettye King
A Floydada city councilmember who seconded the motion to continue accepting applications for the city manager position.
Tate Greer
A Floydada city councilmember who seconded the motion to accept the resignation of City Attorney Karen Houchin and hire Underwood Attorney Matt Murry.
What they’re saying
“No further business to consider”
— Bobby Gilliland, Mayor (floydcountyrecord.com)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
The Floydada City Council's actions demonstrate the ongoing challenges and changes facing the city's leadership, as they navigate personnel decisions, administrative matters, and energy-related discussions. The council's commitment to transparency through public meetings and the continued search for a new city manager suggest the city is working to maintain stability and effectively serve its constituents.
