Wolfforth City Council Member Runs for Lubbock County Judge

Wesley Houck aims to bring transparency and long-term planning to county government.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Wesley Houck, a current Wolfforth city council member, has announced his candidacy for Lubbock County Judge in the Republican Congressional Primary. Houck, who moved to the Lubbock area from Oregon in 2022, believes the county government lacks focus and transparency, and he wants to implement a long-term vision for the county's future growth.

Why it matters

Lubbock County is projected to see significant population growth in the coming decades, reaching an estimated 500,000 residents by 2040. Houck believes the current county leadership has not done enough to prepare for this growth, and he hopes to bring a more proactive and transparent approach as County Judge.

The details

Houck says his campaign is centered around three main pillars: holding one-on-one meetings with county commissioners to address their concerns, improving communication and transparency with residents, and developing a long-term strategic plan for the county's future. He was inspired to run for office after observing what he felt was a lack of focus and mission in the current Lubbock County Commissioners Court.

  • Houck was sworn in as a Wolfforth city council member in May 2024.
  • Lubbock County is projected to reach a population of 500,000 by 2040.

The players

Wesley Houck

A current Wolfforth city council member who is running for Lubbock County Judge in the Republican Congressional Primary.

Mike Dalby

The Precinct 1 County Commissioner who regularly attended Wolfforth city council meetings, inspiring Houck to get involved in county government.

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What they’re saying

“There's not people like this anywhere else. This is kind of this weird little oasis in our nation of just good, good people.”

— Wesley Houck (KCBD)

“I'm not a politician, I'm just someone who happens to be running for a political office. That's the mindset I kind of have coming into this. I want solutions, I want pragmatics. I've got four boys who are growing up, I want them to have something to grow up into. That's what's driving me and driving this whole campaign.”

— Wesley Houck (KCBD)

What’s next

Houck will face off against other Republican candidates in the primary election, which is scheduled for later this year.

The takeaway

Houck's campaign for Lubbock County Judge represents a grassroots effort to bring more transparency, long-term planning, and a focus on the county's future growth to local government. His background as a city council member and his desire to create a better future for his children have motivated his decision to run for a higher office.