Texas Tax Deed & Lien Auctions — Live Data Core data
Browse scored tax sale properties in Texas. Every listing includes a 0-100 deal score, risk flags, estimated equity, and auction details. Updated daily from county sources.
2892
Live Properties
15
Counties Covered
85
Avg Deal Score
6 mo
Redemption Period
How Texas Tax Sales Work
Sale Type
Tax Lien Certificate
Texas sells tax lien certificates at auction. The investor pays the delinquent taxes and receives a certificate with the right to collect interest. If the owner does not redeem, the investor can eventually obtain the deed.
Redemption Period
6 mo
6-month redemption for non-homestead. 2-year redemption for homestead and agricultural.
Avg Property Tax Rate
1.8%
Above the national average (1.1%). Higher tax rates mean larger opening bids and lien amounts.
Homestead Rules
Special Rules Apply
Homestead properties get 2-year redemption period (vs 6 months). Check carefully.
Investor Notes for Texas:
TX is primarily a lien state converting to deed. CRITICAL: homestead properties have 2-YEAR (730-day) redemption, not 6 months. Owner pays 25% penalty in first year, 50% in second year to redeem. High property tax rates mean large lien amounts.
Common Liens & Pitfalls in Texas
IRS federal tax liens
HOA liens (survive in many cases)
MUD/special district assessments
Current Auctions in Texas
2892 live properties scored and ready for analysis
Texas is a tax lien state. 6-month redemption for non-homestead. 2-year redemption for homestead and agricultural.
The redemption period in Texas is 6 mo. During this period, the original owner can reclaim the property by paying the purchase price plus applicable penalties and interest.
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Key risks include: IRS federal tax liens, HOA liens (survive in many cases), MUD/special district assessments. TX is primarily a lien state converting to deed. CRITICAL: homestead properties have 2-YEAR (730-day) redemption, not 6 months. Owner pays 25% penalty in first year, 50% in second year to redeem. High
Opening bids vary widely by county and property. Texas has an average property tax rate of 1.8%, which influences opening bid amounts. DeedFlex shows opening bids, estimated market values, and projected profit margins for every listed property so you can find deals within your budget.
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