Howard County is located in the Big Country region of Texas. The county seat is Big Spring, and the largest city is Big Spring.

Howard County is governed by a four-member Commissioners Court, with each member elected from a single-member district. The county judge is the presiding officer of the court, and is elected county-wide. Other members include the county clerk, district clerk, sheriff, and tax assessor-collector.

The county is served by the Big Spring Independent School District.

The economy of Howard County is largely based on oil and gas production, agriculture, and tourism. The county is home to the Big Spring State Park, which offers camping, fishing, and other recreational activities.

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