New Resident

New Texans Must Register Their Vehicle Within 30 Days

If you move to Ector County from another state, you have 30 days to register your vehicle and get a Texas driver's license.

Ector County Cars & Driving

Moving to Odessa or anywhere in Ector County from out of state means you need to act quickly on your vehicle and license. Texas law requires new residents to register their vehicle within 30 days. You'll also need to get a Texas driver's license within 90 days.

Bring your out-of-state title to the Ector County Tax Office at 1010 E. 8th St., Room 100 to register. No vehicle safety inspection is required for non-commercial vehicles in Ector County — as of January 1, 2025, Texas eliminated the safety inspection requirement, and Ector County is not one of the 17 emissions-testing counties. For a driver's license, visit a Texas DPS office. The TxDMV New to Texas page walks through all the steps.

Source to confirm: TxDMV – New to Texas

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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