Texas holds tax sales every month — generating a steady pipeline of unclaimed overages. Harris County alone has 35.3% heir-property density, meaning thousands of rightful claimants never know money exists.
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Harris County (Houston) leads the state in tax sale volume and has an unusually high share of heir-held properties — owners who may not know they're owed money. Dallas, Tarrant, and Bexar follow closely.
Texas Surplus Law
Texas tax sales occur on the first Tuesday of each month at each county courthouse. When a property sells for more than the owed taxes and fees, the excess is held by the county for the former owner or their heirs to claim.
Surplus proceeds from a tax sale must be claimed within 2 years of the sale date. After that window closes, proceeds are distributed proportionally to the taxing entities. The short window makes rapid identification critical for finders.
Texas has one of the nation's highest heir-property rates. When a property owner dies without a will, title fragments across heirs — many of whom are unaware of surplus proceeds. Harris County's 35.3% heir-property density creates unique opportunity for recovery professionals.
Example: A Dallas County tax sale generates $94,000 on a property with $18,000 owed. The $76,000 surplus sits with the county for up to 2 years — waiting for a former owner or heir to claim it.
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