Property tax hike for Odessa? AG says not so fast

Property tax hike for Odessa? AG says not so fast

AUSTIN (KMID/KPEJ)- Attorney General Ken Paxton has ordered several Texas cities, including Odessa, to halt potentially illegal property tax increases that might have been adopted in violation of a recently enacted Texas law. “I have grave concerns that municipalities across Texas have blatantly violated the law in an attempt to crank up people’s property taxes,” said Attorney General Paxton. “My message to these cities is this: don’t mess with …

Texas Attorney General investigates Odessa over property tax increase

Ken Paxton investigates Odessa after its property tax hike, citing non-compliance with state audit laws. The city is urged to pause the rate hike.