City of Odessa Proposition JJ: Charter Amendment on the Municipal Court
Odessa city, Texas
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Odessa's charter would no longer require the municipal judge to live in Odessa and would put the court clerk under the judge's supervision. It does not change taxes.
Read the official ballot measure
Proposed by: Odessa City Council, on recommendation of its Charter Review Committee
The city's elected council. Its Charter Review Committee drafted charter updates in July 2026 and sent them to the council to order an election.
Source: app.govly.com
A YES vote means
The municipal judge need not live in the city, and the court clerk reports to the judge.
A NO vote means
The current municipal court rules stay.
Source: ectorcountytx.gov