Dove Hunting

Dove Season Dates in Ector County Depend on Which Side of I-20 You Hunt

Interstate 20 splits Ector County into two TPWD dove zones with different season start and end dates.

Dove hunting is popular in Ector County, but season dates depend on where you are. North of Interstate 20, you are in the North Zone. South of I-20, you are in the Central Zone. Each zone has different opening and closing dates. For the 2025–2026 season, North Zone opened September 1 and Central Zone also opened September 1 but closed earlier in the fall segment.

All dove hunters need a Migratory Game Bird Endorsement and must be registered in the federal Harvest Information Program (HIP). The daily bag limit is 15 doves in the aggregate. Always check the current TPWD Outdoor Annual for exact dates before going out.

Source to confirm: TPWD – Ector County Hunting Regulations

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Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Ector County

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax assessor-collector handles payments — they are two separate offices.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill

Texas law gives homeowners a $140,000 exemption from the school district portion of their property tax if the home is their primary residence.

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Senior & Disabled Exemption

Extra Tax Break for Homeowners 65 or Older

Homeowners who are 65 or older or who are disabled get an additional $60,000 school district exemption and may qualify for a tax freeze.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

Landowners who use their Ector County property for farming or ranching can apply to have it taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for.

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