Proposition A
Totaling $126.5M will appear on the ballot and will include the following new construction and renovation projects:
High School
Asbestos Abatement & Flooring
Ector County Courthouse Construction Project
Keeping Ector County residents informed every step of the way.
Ector County is moving forward with the construction of a new courthouse to replace the aging facility, which faces ongoing safety, accessibility, and infrastructure challenges. This website will serve as a central hub for updates, timelines, and progress as we work to build a courthouse that better serves the community.
New Middle School
Elementary School Additions and Renovations
High School Renovations
Master Planning Priorities
The District’s 2025 Bond is a plan that prioritizes facility improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and modernized learning environments for current and upcoming generations of students.
Senior Citizens 65 & Older will have no tax rate increase with Age 65 Homestead Exemption Affidavit if no major improvements.
| Homeowner Market Value | Estimated Annual Impact of Tax Rate Increase | Estimated Monthly Impact of Tax Rate Increase | Estimated Daily Impact of Tax Rate Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| $200,000 | $99.90 | $8.33 | $0.28 |
| $272,000* | $171.83 | $14.32 | $0.48 |
| $300,000 | $199.80 | $16.65 | $0.56 |
| $325,000 | $224.78 | $18.73 | $0.62 |
* The median home listing price is $271,870.
FAQs
Where will the new courthouse be located?
The new Ector County Courthouse will be built on the site of the current downtown post office at 200 North Texas Avenue in Odessa.
When is construction expected to be completed?
Construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2029.
What can Ector County residents expect from the new courthouse?
The new facility will feature modern technology, enhanced security measures, and expanded space to better serve the public. According to County Judge Dustin Fawcett, the courthouse is designed to meet the needs of Ector County for the next 80 years.
Voting Information
Early Voting
Early Voting Begins (weekdays) Tuesday, April 22nd – 29th,
Holiday 4/21/2025
Early Voting Hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on 4/22 to 4/29
Extended Early Voting Hours 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on 4/28/2025 & 04/29/2025
(Polls Closed for Early Voting on Saturday and Sunday)
Election Day Saturday, May 3, 2025
Early Voting Location
110 W. School Street – Stanton (Martin County)
2006 FM 700 – Big Spring Texas 79720 (Howard County)
Election Day
Election Day Saturday, May 3, 2025
Hours 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Locations
110 W. School Street – Stanton (Martin County)
Ryan Hall/St. Thomas Church
605 North Main Street
Big Spring, Texas 79720 (Howard County)
605 North Main Street
Big Spring, Texas 79720 (Howard County)
Dorothy Garrett Coliseum
1001 Birdwell Lane
Big Spring, Texas 79720 (Howard County)
1001 Birdwell Lane
Big Spring, Texas 79720 (Howard County)
Sand Springs Baptist Church
201 East 24th St
Big Spring, Texas 79720 (Howard County)
201 East 24th St
Big Spring, Texas 79720 (Howard County)
Coahoma Community Center
306 North Avenue
Coahoma, Texas 79511 (Howard County)
306 North Avenue
Coahoma, Texas 79511 (Howard County)