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Ken Paxton demanded Odessa freeze its tax hike. Then, he went silent.
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· May 7, 2026
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Key takeaway For further information on this matter, readers can refer to the Texas Tribune, which has reported on the story, noting that after making the demand, Paxton went silent on the issue.
In a recent development, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton took action against the city of Odessa. He demanded that the city freeze its planned tax hike. The details of this situation are limited, but it is known that Paxton initially made this demand.
For further information on this matter, readers can refer to the Texas Tribune, which has reported on the story, noting that after making the demand, Paxton went silent on the issue.
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Category: weather ·
Published: May 7, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Tribune ·
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