Winkler County is located in the western part of Texas and is part of the Permian Basin region. The county seat is Kermit. The county was created in 1887 and organized in 1910.

The county government is composed of a county judge, four commissioners, and a county clerk. The county judge is the chief executive officer of the county and is responsible for the administration of county government. The commissioners are responsible for setting the county's tax rate, approving the budget, and setting the county's policies. The county clerk is responsible for maintaining records, issuing licenses, and conducting elections.

The county is served by the Winkler County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and the operation of the county jail. The county is also served by the Winkler County Fire Department, which provides fire protection and emergency medical services.

The county is part of the Odessa-Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area. The economy of the county is largely based on oil and gas production, agriculture, and ranching.

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