Texas Tax Sale Auctions & OTC Lands
Texas is the powerhouse of redeemable tax deeds. Monthly sheriff sales (1st Tuesday) pay a massive 25% penalty if redeemed. Unsold parcels ('Struck-off') are sold OTC. Explore all 254 counties below for auction schedules, online bidding portals, and over-the-counter purchases.
All 254 Counties in Texas
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How Tax Sales Operate in Texas
Under Tex. Tax Code § 34.01 et seq., delinquent property taxes follow a precise statutory timeline. Understanding the difference between bidding on Tax Deed (Redeemable) and purchasing over-the-counter is essential for investors.
Bidding & Auction Process
Auctions are conducted online via RealAuction / In-Person (1st Tuesday Monthly) or in person by the County Sheriff & County Tax Assessor-Collector. Winning bidders are required to tender payment via wire transfer, certified check, or ACH within statutory deadlines.
Over-The-Counter Lands (Strike-Off Property List (OTC Resale))
In Texas, unsold properties or tax lien certificates become available as Strike-Off Property List (OTC Resale). Buyers can purchase these parcels directly over-the-counter without attending an open outcry auction.
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Most tax deed auctions require cash or cashier's checks within 24–48 hours. Compare pre-approved hard money loans, transactional funding, and bridge loans for tax sale investors in Texas.
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