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.
15126
Live Properties
22
Counties Covered
53
Avg Deal Score
6 mo (varies)
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 — varies by property type
TX Tax Code §34.21 — 180-day redemption for non-homestead/non-agricultural; 2-year redemption for homestead, agricultural, or mineral interest properties.
Standard non-homestead: 180 days. Homestead, agricultural, or mineral properties: 730 days. Verify property classification at the appraisal district before bidding.
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, agricultural, and mineral-interest properties have a 2-YEAR (730-day) redemption window, not 6 months. Owner pays 25% penalty in year 1, 50% in year 2 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
15126 live properties scored and ready for analysis
Texas is a tax lien state. TX Tax Code §34.21 — 180-day redemption for non-homestead/non-agricultural; 2-year redemption for homestead, agricultural, or mineral interest properties.
The standard redemption period in Texas is 6 mo, but it varies by property type. Standard non-homestead: 180 days. Homestead, agricultural, or mineral properties: 730 days. Verify property classification at the appraisal district before bidding.
DeedFlex aggregates Texas tax sale listings from county auction platforms and scores each property 0-100 based on estimated equity, market conditions, risk flags, and state-specific rules. Start with Pro ($89/mo) to browse all available Texas properties with full deal analysis.
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, agricultural, and mineral-interest properties have a 2-YEAR (730-day) redemption window, not 6 months. Owner pays 25% penalty in year 1, 50% in year 2 to redeem. High property tax rates mean large lien amounts.
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.