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Ector County holds public hearing on proposed tax rate
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Ixchel Villarreal , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 25, 2026
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Key points The expected increase in property taxes is around $2. A public hearing was held to discuss a proposed tax rate and budget.
A public hearing was held to discuss a proposed tax rate and budget. Concerns were raised about the potential impact on households. One resident expressed worry about the effect of the tax rate on area homes. The tax rate is connected to property values, and an increase in property taxes is expected.
Further details about the hearing and discussions are available. The expected increase in property taxes is around $2.1 million.
Community members attended the meeting to voice their concerns and opinions on the proposed tax rate.
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Category: government Published: August 25, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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