Hunting License

You Need a Texas Hunting License to Hunt in Ector County

Any hunter in Ector County must hold a valid Texas hunting license, plus additional endorsements depending on what they hunt.

Ector County Rules & Licenses

Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) requires a hunting license for anyone hunting in Ector County. Depending on the species, you may also need extra endorsements. Dove hunters need a Migratory Game Bird Endorsement and HIP certification. Turkey hunters need an Upland Game Bird Endorsement. Hunters on MLDP (managed land) programs need a general hunting license as well.

Ector County falls into different regulatory zones for different animals — for example, dove seasons differ north and south of Interstate 20. Check the TPWD Outdoor Annual for current seasons and bag limits before heading out. Licenses are available online at tpwd.texas.gov.

Source to confirm: TPWD – Ector County Hunting Regulations

More Ector County notes

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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