Lockney council declines to help fund School Resource Officer at Lockney ISD

Nov 18, 2025

Facing a proposal from Floyd County Sheriff Paul Raissez, the Lockney City Council unanimously voted not to contribute to funding a School Resource Officer at Lockney ISD. The decision leaves any SRO funding to the school district or other partners; next steps were not specified.

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The Lockney City Council voted unanimously Nov. 18 to decline a request to contribute to establishing a School Resource Officer (SRO) at Lockney Independent School District. Floyd County Sheriff Paul Raissez presented the proposal; Councilman Donnie McLaughlin moved that "the City of Lockney does not participate in helping fund a School Resource Officer," and Councilman Edward Marks seconded. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.

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