Small Game & Javelina

Ector County Has Seasons for Quail and Javelina

Quail season runs through late winter and javelina season runs from fall into late February in Ector County.

Ector County offers quail and javelina hunting on private land. For 2025–2026, quail season ran November 1 through the end of February, with a daily bag limit of 15. An Upland Game Bird Endorsement is required. Mearns' quail has no open season in Ector County.

Javelina — collared peccaries — are common in West Texas. The 2025–2026 season ran October 1 through late February, with a bag limit of two per license year. All hunting in Ector County requires landowner permission, since there is no public hunting land in the county. Check the TPWD Outdoor Annual each season.

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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