Floydada City Council Holds Regular Meeting

Council approves HOT funds request, discusses city manager applications

Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:07pm

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The Floydada City Council held its regular meeting on March 10, 2026, where they approved a request for Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds from the Floyd County Pioneer Association, discussed applications for the city manager position, and took other actions related to city business.

Why it matters

The Floydada City Council meeting is an important event that provides insight into the local government's priorities and decision-making processes. The council's actions on issues like funding requests, personnel decisions, and infrastructure projects can have significant impacts on the community.

The details

During the meeting, the council approved the HOT funds request from the Floyd County Pioneer Association. They also discussed applications for the city manager position and agreed to set up interviews with four candidates. Additionally, the council approved resolutions related to Atmos Energy Corp. and a Texas Community Development Block Grant program application for downtown revitalization.

  • The Floydada City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
  • The executive session to discuss city manager applications lasted from 6:41 p.m. to 7:09 p.m.

The players

Bobby Gilliland

Mayor of Floydada.

Darrell Gooch

City Manager of Floydada.

Matt Murry

City Attorney of Floydada.

Raul Raissez

Sheriff of Floyd County.

Floyd County Pioneer Association

A local organization that requested Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds from the Floydada City Council.

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What they’re saying

“The police department conducted a total of 741 traffic stops during the year with zero complaints.”

— Raul Raissez, Sheriff

What’s next

The Floydada City Council will conduct interviews with the four applicants for the city manager position in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The Floydada City Council's regular meeting demonstrates the ongoing work of local government in addressing community needs, managing city operations, and making decisions that impact the lives of residents. The council's actions on funding requests, personnel matters, and infrastructure projects highlight the diverse responsibilities and priorities of municipal leadership.