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 and Public Surplus. The official Texas programs are State Surplus Property Program and State Surplus Store, Texas Facilities Commission (auctions on Public Surplus and GovDeals); TxDOT Surplus and Salvage of State Property, Texas Department of Transportation; and Federal Surplus Property Program, Texas Facilities Commission (donation to eligible organizations only, not public sale). Right now the 5,185 open Texas lots come from GovDeals (2132), Public Surplus (1255), Purple Wave (685), Linebarger Tax Sales (293), and 12 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 other (1127), vehicles (966), real estate (723), electronics (545), equipment (531). 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 (1353), Corsicana (256), Austin (242), San Antonio (192), Midland (179), with lots open in 145 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.

Texas Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)

5,185 active government auctions in Texas right now, listed by 334 named TX sellers across 16 official platforms. Most of it sits in Houston and Corsicana (150 TX cities have lots open).

Government surplus in Texas carries a median winning bid of $163 (typical range $8–$1,702), from 14,934 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.

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2013 Caterpillar TL1255C Telehandler

$12,000Equipment

Corsicana, TX · 34 bids

3,050 hrsDiesel12,000 lb cap

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2022 Bobcat E35i Mini Excavator

$8,000Equipment

Corsicana, TX · 32 bids

1,669 hrsDiesel

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2021 GMC Sierra 3500 4X4 Crew Cab Flatbed Pickup Truck

$9,800Vehicles

Corsicana, TX · 32 bids

58,474 mi

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2022 Caterpillar 420IT 4X4 Backhoe

$26,500Equipment

Corsicana, TX · 31 bids

324 hrsDiesel

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2013 CASE 580N 4X4 Backhoe

$13,500Equipment

Corsicana, TX · 30 bids

1,907 hrsDiesel

68% off

2019 Caterpillar 259D Tracked Skid Steer Loader

$11,000Equipment

Corsicana, TX · 30 bids

2,773 hrsDiesel

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2007 John Deere 624J Wheel Loader

$31,500Equipment

Spearman, TX · 29 bids

4,986 hrsDiesel

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2016 Caterpillar 259D Tracked Skid Steer Loader

$5,200Equipment

Corsicana, TX · 29 bids

3,235 hrsDiesel

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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck 2WT Crew Cab 2WD

$875Vehicles

Kaufman, TX · 27 bids

2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Fully Equipped

$7,400Vehicles

New Braunfels, TX · 13 bids

2024 Erie Industries EM15 Mini Excavator

$1,100Equipment

Hutchins, TX · 13 bids

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2018 Caterpillar 259D Tracked Skid Steer Loader

$6,100Equipment

Corsicana, TX · 26 bids

1,767 hrsDiesel

Official Texas government surplus programs

GovAuctions.app indexes the live lots these programs post on GovDeals, Public Surplus and other platforms, 5,185 open in Texas right now; the list below links each official program directly.

State Surplus Property Program and State Surplus StoreTexas Facilities Commission
Vehicles, furniture, office equipment, small electronics, heavy equipment and abandoned airport property
Auctions run on Public Surplus and GovDeals. Open to the public. Address: 6506 Bolm Road, Austin, TX 78721-3570.
TxDOT Surplus and Salvage of State PropertyTexas Department of Transportation
Office supplies, vehicles and equipment; the public may not buy computer equipment
Open to the public.
Federal Surplus Property ProgramTexas Facilities Commission
Federal surplus equipment donated to eligible Texas public bodies and certain non-profits
Donation program for eligible organizations, not open to the public.

Taken from each program's official page, checked 2026-10-11.

Who's Selling in Texas Right Now

The 5,185 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 - 568 active listings
Harris County Purchasing - 410 active listings
Public Surplus - 315 active listings
Oxy (FTI) - 287 active listings
Texas Facilities Commission - 186 active listings
Dishman Fertilizer Inc. - 173 active listings
Fannie Mae - 167 active listings
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 140 active listings

Seller names come from the source platform and change as lots sell, so this list moves week to week.

What Government Surplus Sold For in Texas

Median winning bids from 14,343 completed government auction sales in Texas, by category.

Category	Median	Typical range	Sales
Vehicles	$2,431	$847–$5,417	4,325
Electronics	$33	$6–$134	3,781
Office furniture	$2	$1–$10	3,154
Jewelry	$401	$193–$802	798
Heavy equipment	$2,170	$712–$8,218	679
Tools & industrial	$229	$50–$1,003	650
Collectibles	$930	$328–$2,141	479
Military surplus	$276	$54–$600	247
Medical & lab equipment	$137	$48–$630	216
Seized property	$84	$37–$210	14

Based on recent completed government auction sales in Texas. Click any category for its full price history and recent sold examples.

Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.

Texas Sold Prices by Item

The most-sold items at Texas government auctions, with the median winning bid for each.

Item	Median	Typical range	Sales
Desk	$7	$5–$13	595
Monitor	$7	$7–$12	384
Ford F-150	$2,161	$868–$4,123	333
Chevrolet Tahoe	$3,304	$1,983–$5,590	314
File cabinet	$7	$4–$10	309
Trailer	$620	$208–$2,218	297
HP laptop	$120	$90–$207	285
Chevrolet Silverado	$4,485	$2,366–$7,940	208
Printer	$13	$13–$33	205
Ford Explorer	$2,726	$1,503–$4,088	192

Based on recent completed government auction sales in Texas. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.

Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.

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: 2026-10-14

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 Carrizo Springs lot are the same search but not the same drive. This page sorts by how far the pickup location is from you:

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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 - 2132 active listings
Public Surplus in Texas - 1255 active listings
Purple Wave in Texas - 685 active listings
Linebarger Tax Sales in Texas - 293 active listings
Fannie Mae HomePath in Texas - 167 active listings
J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Texas - 144 active listings
HUD HomeStore - 140 active listings in Texas
GovPlanet in Texas - 102 active listings
GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales in Texas - 97 active listings
Freddie Mac HomeSteps in Texas - 86 active listings
GSA Auctions in Texas - 65 active listings
Apple Auctioneering - 9 active listings in Texas
CivilView - 5 active listings in Texas
Bid4Assets - 3 active listings in Texas
GSA Real Estate - 1 active listing in Texas
Municibid - 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 and Public Surplus. The official Texas programs are State Surplus Property Program and State Surplus Store, Texas Facilities Commission (auctions on Public Surplus and GovDeals); TxDOT Surplus and Salvage of State Property, Texas Department of Transportation; and Federal Surplus Property Program, Texas Facilities Commission (donation to eligible organizations only, not public sale). Right now the 5,185 open Texas lots come from GovDeals (2132), Public Surplus (1255), Purple Wave (685), Linebarger Tax Sales (293), and 12 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 other (1127), vehicles (966), real estate (723), electronics (545), equipment (531). 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 (1353), Corsicana (256), Austin (242), San Antonio (192), Midland (179), with lots open in 145 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.