Texas tax sale
Harris County, TX Tax Sale – November 3, 2026
Sale details
- Date
- Tue, Nov 3, 2026
- Where
- In person, Bayou City Event Center, Houston, 10am
- Deadlines & terms
- Annual bidder registration with tax office; 182 accounts listed; cash or certified funds at sale
- Sale type
- Redeemable deed. Texas is a redeemable deed state.
Last verified Oct 31, 2026 · Official source: hctax.net ↗
How Texas tax sales work
Texas is a redeemable deed state: the winning bidder receives a deed to the property, but the owner can still buy it back (redeem) for a set period by repaying the bid plus a statutory premium or penalty.
How the auction is won: Highest bid. Maximum interest or penalty: 25% year 1, 50% year 2 (homestead/ag); max 25% other. Redemption period: 2 years (homestead/ag); 180 days other.
Sources: Tex. Tax Code §34.21 · §34.01
Before you bid
- Confirm the date, registration deadline and deposit on the official page.
- Lists shrink as owners pay; check the final list the day before.
- Research title, liens and occupancy, and talk to a local attorney.
Related
Not legal advice. LienDesk is a research tool. This page summarizes public records and statutes for general education; it is not legal, tax or investment advice. Laws, dates and terms change, so confirm everything with the county, the trustee or sheriff running the sale, and a licensed attorney before you bid.