FY 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 24, 2026.
Public comments (5)
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 →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 →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 →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 →Explained that soaring property valuations, rather than the tax rate itself, are what truly hurt homeowners.
Commissioners' Court (Special) - Aug 24, 2026 · 0:00 →