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FY 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate

Ector County

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Community sentiment

Opposed (3)Concerned (2)

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Public comments
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Last 30 days
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Declining — less community discussion. 0 comments in the last 30 days, 5 the 60 before.

Public comments (5)

OpposedChristina SamplesAug 24, 2026

Argued that property taxes and rising appraisals are crushing homeowners who make under $50,000, and suggested cutting courthouse construction plans.

Special Commissioners Court - Aug 24, 2026 · 40:57 →
ConcernedBobby DuncanAug 24, 2026

Highlighted oil and gas production revenues in Ector County and questioned why the county does not receive a larger cut of severance taxes from the state.

Special Commissioners Court - Aug 24, 2026 · 47:31 →
OpposedRobert BaileyAug 24, 2026

Stated his property taxes increased nearly 200% over three years due to soaring appraisals, and criticized the appraisal district review board for conflicts of interest.

Special Commissioners Court - Aug 24, 2026 · 49:43 →
OpposedChristina SamplesAug 24, 2026

Spoke against the proposed tax rate, encouraging the court to sell property and cut the budget further.

Commissioners' Court (Special) - Aug 24, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedRobert BaileyAug 24, 2026

Explained that soaring property valuations, rather than the tax rate itself, are what truly hurt homeowners.

Commissioners' Court (Special) - Aug 24, 2026 · 0:00 →