Goldsmith, Texas
Goldsmith is a small city in Ector County on the flat, arid plains of the Permian Basin in West Texas, about 18 miles west of Odessa. The town developed around the region's oil and gas industry, which has remained the dominant economic force across the surrounding Permian oilfields.
Property here runs through the Ector Central Appraisal District and the county tax office — the homestead exemption, the appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level. The Ector County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Ector County notes
What to know around Goldsmith
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.
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.
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.
Mineral Rights
In Ector County, Mineral Rights and Surface Rights Are Often Separate
Buying land in Ector County does not always mean buying the oil and gas below it.
Septic Systems
Septic Systems Outside Odessa Sewer Need an Ector County Permit
Outside Odessa's sewer lines, septic work runs through Ector County Health Department permits and inspections.
Flooding
Playa Lakes Create Flood Risk in Ector County
Shallow seasonal lakes called playa lakes dot Ector County; properties near them are more likely to flood after heavy rain.
Nearby
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Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Andrews County
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Winkler County
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Midland County
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Crane County
7 local notes · West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
Ward County
5 local notes · West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
Martin County
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