Texoma police chief ousted, no explanation given by city

HOWE, Texas (KXII) - On Tuesday morning, Carl Hudman was the police chief in Howe, Texas.

By Tuesday evening, he was not.

The Howe City Council voted to terminate Hudman’s contract — and when News 12 asked why — both the city and the police department had no comment.

Former Chief Hudman deferred to his lawyer, who said only to “look out for the lawsuit.”

A spokesperson for the city said that Sergeant David Morris — one of three remaining members of the Howe Police Force — will be the acting “Officer in Charge.”

The city has not released its plan for hiring a replacement police chief.

When asked if the incident last summer involving Howe Mayor, Karla McDonald, had anything to do with Tuesday’s dismissal, the city once again opted not to comment.

Councilman Shawn Tyler initiated the motion to terminate Hudman, and every other council member agreed — except for Michael Hill, who abstained due to a conflict of interest.

News 12 will continue following this story and any legal action the former police chief may take.