Horace Locklear (November 27, 1942 – May 5, 2024) was an American politician and attorney who served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1977 until 1983.

[2] In 1979 Locklear gave a speech before the House in favor of designating the eastern box turtle the state reptile of North Carolina, noting its historical importance to indigenous communities.

[2] In 1988 Locklear briefly served as a defense attorney for Eddie Hatcher, a man charged with taking hostages at the offices of The Robesonian in February.

[2] No charges were brought against the drug trafficker, and Locklear's attorneys accused the prosecutor of engaging in selective prosecution.

[11] He eventually reached a plea bargain with the prosecutor, pleading guilty to two charges of obstruction of justice and in turn receiving a suspended sentence of three years and being compelled to perform community service.