The county was organized in 1921; Hockley City won over Ropesville in the county-seat contest. The settlement of the county accelerated during the 1920s, encouraged by the construction of two branches of the Santa Fe Railroad in the early 1920s-one crossing east to west, the other crossing the southeast corner of the county.
An Arrow is a symbol that may mean protection, defense, movement, force, swiftness, sureness, direction and power. The Arrow is also believed to ward off evil spirits if pointed to the left.
Here is a list of what some of the coat of arms symbols stand for:ANCHOR: This is suppose to represent hope. ANTLERS: Strength and Fortitude. ARM CLAD IN ARMOUR: Represents a person with qualities of leadership. ARM NAKED: Symbolizes an industrious person. ARROW: Readiness for battle. BATON: Token of Authority.