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Re-Elect Larry Woolley for Commissioner

Larry Woolley of Grandview, Texas, announced his intention to run for re-election as the Johnson County Precinct 4 commissioner in the March 3 2026 Republican primary.

One of the most prominent issues Woolley has been involved with recently is the PFAS contamination controversy affecting farmers and ranchers in Johnson County, especially around Grandview and parts of his precinct:

🔹 Voicing Concern & Leading Local Action

Woolley has been a vocal leader in responding to livestock deaths and environmental concerns that local farmers attribute to biosolids (sewage-based fertilizer) tainted with PFAS which are long-lasting industrial chemicals known as “forever chemicals.” Several local ranchers reported animals dying unexpectedly, prompting county involvement.

As commissioner, he supported a county resolution urging an end to spreading biosolids in local fields until tested for PFAS, and pushed state and federal regulators (TCEQ, EPA) to establish limits and testing requirements.

🔹 Disaster Declaration

In 2024, Johnson County declared a local disaster over findings of irreversible contamination of soil, water and animal tissue by PFAS and sought federal assistance.

🔹 Federal Lawsuit & Woolley’s Reaction

A federal lawsuit alleging EPA failed to protect farmers from contaminated biosolids was dismissed in 2025. Woolley called the ruling “quite disturbing” and criticized the lack of proactive action by federal regulators, stressing local concerns about long-term impacts. This decision is currently being appealed by Johnson County.

This issue has made Johnson County a reference point nationwide on how counties handle Community & Constituent Support

Woolley’s response to constituent concerns such as farmers reporting animal sickness has been both administrative and personal, reflecting his agricultural background. He engages regularly with residents affected by these issues.

🔹Why It Matters Beyond Johnson County

PFAS contamination via biosolids isn’t unique to Johnson County. Millions of U.S. acres could be affected by similar practices because biosolids are widely used without PFAS testing requirements.

This case has made Johnson County a national reference point for the conversation about how to manage biosolids, protect agricultural communities, and safeguard public health when dealing with chemicals that persist in the environment.

MORE ABOUT LARRY WOOLLEY:

HONORS:

  • Vice President County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas – current
  • President North & East County Judges & Commissioners Association 2025
  • Texas Salute to Excellence Alumni Winner – Texas 4-H 2025
  • Johnson County Man of the Year 2024
  • Johnson County Sheriff’s Posse Community Star Award 2024
  • Texas Salute to Excellence Honoree – Texas 4-H Youth and Development
  • Friend of 4-H Award – Johnson County 2024
  • Volunteer Leader of the Year – Johnson County 4-H
  • Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Distinguished Service Award
  • Albert Usener Award from Texas Tech University in recognition of support of the collegiate judging program through the College of Animal Science and Natural Resources
  • National Vocational Agriculture Teacher Assn. Outstanding Young Teacher of Texas and Southwest Region of United States
  • Honorary Member: Grandview FFA, Area VIII FFA, Texas FFA
  • Feature Family, Community Life Magazine for Johnson County

EDUCATION:

  • 2017 to 2018: VG Young Institute of County Government Commissioners Court Leadership Academy
  • 2017: Advanced Commissioner’s Certification from the County Judges and Commissioner’s Association of Texas
  • 1989 to 1991: Completion of Mid-Management Administrative Certification at Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas
  • 1980 to 1982: Sam Houston State University; Huntsville, Texas, Degree: Master of Education
  • 1976 to 1980: Tarleton State University; Stephenville, Texas, Degree: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 2015 to present: Johnson County Commissioner Pct. 4
  • 1998 to 2011: Vocational Coordinator (County-Wide) – Johnson County Shared Service Arrangement serving: Keene ISD, Grandview ISD, Venus ISD, Godley ISD, Rio Vista ISD
  • 1994 to 1998: Principal – Grandview Junior High School, (225 students), Recognized campus three years out of four
  • 1992 to 1994: Director of Administrative Services – Joshua ISD Responsible for the maintenance, foodservice, transportation, custodial and construction functions
  • 1989 to 1992: Assistant Principal – Cleburne Junior High School, (885 students)
  • 1982 to 1986: Vocational Agriculture Teacher – Grandview High
    School
  • 1980 to 1982: Vocational Agriculture Teacher – Ross S. Sterling High School, Goose Creek CISD, Baytown, Texas

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:

Larry Woolley & Associates Realtors & Auctioneers LLC

  • Self-Employed Real Estate Broker / Auctioneer since 1987 (Currently on inactive status with TREC)
  • Selling millions of dollars worth of real and personal property for others since 1987
  • Consultant to numerous lending institutions providing collateral evaluations on heavy equipment, construction equipment, farm & ranch equipment and livestock (Since 2000)

LW Specialty Services LLC

  • Contractor providing environmental inspections on large construction projects in Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado (June, 2011-2014)

 Woolley Ag Enterprises LLC

  • Involved in farming and ranching since 1970

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

  • County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas
  • Texas Association of Counties
  • National Association of Realtors
  • Texas Association of Realtors
  • Johnson County Association of Realtors
  • Texas Farm Bureau
  • Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

PERSONAL / FAMILY:

Family: Married (45 years) to Leslie Woolley, CPA

Daughter:  Landi Campbell / husband Josh; (both graduates of Texas Tech). They reside in Grandview. Josh and Landi are co-owners of Bryant Grain Company in Aledo, Texas.  They have two daughters Laynee Renee, 12 years old, and Layklee Reese, 8 years old.

Daughter: Dr. Loni Lucherk / husband Kody; (both graduates of Texas Tech). They reside in Canyon, Texas. Loni is currently an Associate Professor at West Texas A&M University where she is teaching meat science and coaching the meat judging team. Kody works for Livestock Nutrition Center. They have two daughters Luka Jo 4 years old and Locklyn Jane 9 months.

Political advertisement paid for by Larry Woolley Campaign, Leslie Woolley, Treasurer.