The Ector County Commissioner's Court is set to meet on Tuesday to discuss the property tax rate for 2027. A public hearing will be scheduled to allow residents to provide input on the proposed rate. Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett plans to propose a slight decrease in the property tax rate.
437469. Further details on the proposed tax rate and other agenda items, including a child safety fee proposal, are available from the Ector County Commissioner's Court or the Odessa American.
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