Texas county tax sale lists

How Texas tax sales work

• Texas county tax foreclosure sales are redeemable tax deed sales. The purchaser receives a Sheriff's or Constable's Deed, but the prior owner retains a statutory right of redemption under Texas law (Tex. Tax Code § 34.21).
• Redemption period: For a residence homestead or land designated for agricultural use, the redemption period is 2 years (24 months) from the date the deed is filed for record. For all other properties (commercial, vacant land, non-homestead residential), the redemption period is 6 months (180 days) from the filing date (Tex. Tax Code § 34.21(a), (e)).
• Redemption premium: To redeem within the first year (or within the 180-day window for non-homestead property), the owner must pay the bid amount, costs, and an additional 25% premium. If a homestead or agricultural property is redeemed during the second year, the penalty is 50% (Tex. Tax Code § 34.21(a), (e)).
• Harris County auctions are conducted in person by the county Constable precincts on the first Tuesday of each month at the Bayou City Event Center in Houston.
• All properties are sold on an "as is, where is" basis without warranty of title. Always verify property records with the county appraisal district (HCAD) before you bid.

Summary for general information only, not legal advice. See Texas Tax Code § 34.21.