Hockley County is located in the northwestern part of Texas and is part of the Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Levelland.

Hockley County is governed by a four-member Commissioners Court, with each member elected from a single-member district. The county judge presides as the chief executive officer of the county. Other elected officials include the sheriff, district attorney, county clerk, tax assessor-collector, and county treasurer.

The economy of the county is mostly based on agriculture, with cotton being the primary crop. Other crops include grain sorghum, corn, and wheat.

Hockley County is home to several historical sites, including the Old Hockley County Courthouse and the Hockley County Museum. The county is also home to the Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark, which preserves the archeological and natural history of the region.

Hockley County is served by the South Plains College, a two-year college located in Levelland. The county is also home to South Plains College - Reese Center, a satellite campus of South Plains College located in Lubbock.

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