Texas Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
4,046 active government auctions in Texas right now, listed by 334 named TX sellers across 13 official platforms. Most of it sits in Houston and Fort Worth (143 TX cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 928 lots.
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Canadian, TX · 17 bids
4x4
2006 John Deere 310SG Backhoe
El Paso, TX · 17 bids
Diesel4x4
2024 Erie EM15 Mini Excavator
Hutchins, TX · 16 bids
1977 Caterpillar D6D Dozer
Flatonia, TX · 16 bids
Diesel
2021 Dodge Charger Police
Fritch, TX · 16 bids
AWD
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV
Hempstead, TX · 16 bids
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4 x 4
Hempstead, TX · 7 bids
V6
2024 Erie EM15 Mini Excavator
Hutchins, TX · 15 bids
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Police SUV
Canadian, TX · 15 bids
4x4
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS Crew Cab Short Box 4WD
Pharr, TX · 14 bids
V8
2015 Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab Flatbed Pickup Truck
Amarillo, TX · 14 bids
4x4
2014 Ford F-350 SD XL SuperCab Long Bed 4WD
Pearland, TX · 13 bids
DieselV8
Who's Selling in Texas Right Now
The 4,046 active Texas lots come from 334 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Emergency Supply Surplus INC, TX - 489 active listings
- Rev 1 Packaging - 430 active listings
- Harris County Purchasing - 416 active listings
- Fannie Mae - 159 active listings
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 125 active listings
- GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 121 active listings
- Denenburg Construction Group, LLC - 102 active listings
- AllTerrain Construction Solutions Corp - 101 active listings
Seller names come from the source platform and change as lots sell, so this list moves week to week.
Whether you're searching for Texas gov auctions, State of Texas surplus, Texas state auctions, or government auto auctions in Texas, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and TX state and local agencies into one feed. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform. Searching outside Texas? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-08-23
Texas Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Jewelry, Collectibles.
Auctions Near You in Texas
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a Houston lot and a Buffalo Gap lot are the same search but not the same drive. This page sorts by how far the pickup location is from you:
Top Cities for Texas Auctions
Where Texas Auctions Come From
Government surplus in Texas is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:
- GovDeals in Texas - 1893 active listings
- Public Surplus in Texas - 741 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Texas - 410 active listings
- Purple Wave in Texas - 399 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath in Texas - 159 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 125 active listings in Texas
- GovPlanet in Texas - 121 active listings
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps in Texas - 76 active listings
- Apple Auctioneering in Texas - 62 active listings
- GSA Auctions in Texas - 50 active listings
- Bid4Assets - 6 active listings in Texas
- CivilView - 3 active listings in Texas
- CWS Marketing (U.S. Treasury) - 1 active listing in Texas
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in Texas?
- Government surplus auctions in Texas are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals, Public Surplus, and the State of Texas's own surplus platform. Right now the 4,046 open Texas lots come from GovDeals (1893), Public Surplus (741), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (410), Purple Wave (399), and 9 other official platforms. GovAuctions aggregates them into one free, searchable feed, and you bid on the original platform.
- What can I buy at government auctions in Texas?
- Government auctions in Texas offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in TX. The open Texas lots break down as vehicles (928), other (819), furniture (431), equipment (411), tools (395). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
- Which cities in Texas have the most government auctions?
- Surplus is collected in person, so the pickup city usually decides whether a lot is worth bidding on. The busiest Texas pickup locations right now are Houston (1287), Fort Worth (432), Austin (182), Hutchins (102), San Antonio (99), with lots open in 138 more TX cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
- Are government auctions in Texas legit?
- Yes - every listing on this page links directly to an official government auction platform (GSA, HUD, GovDeals, Public Surplus). There are no bid packs, credits, or "pay to access" schemes. GovAuctions is a free search layer on top of these official platforms; you bid on the original site.
- Are government auctions in Texas open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Texas are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.