Texas Government Surplus Tools
Government agencies auction professional-grade tools and industrial equipment - generators, welders, compressors, and power tools - built to commercial standards.
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(88) 10' Wrought Iron Site Fence
Hutchins, TX · 19 bids
Koni 16000 Lb Two Post Lift.
Houston, TX · 15 bids
CNC milling machine
Austin, TX · 9 bids
(22) Valley Pioneer F10 Fence Panels
Hutchins, TX · 9 bids
USED ASSORTED SIZE LADDERS
El Paso, TX · 8 bids
Valley Pioneer F20 Gate
Hutchins, TX · 8 bids
Valley Pioneer F20 Gate
Hutchins, TX · 7 bids
Pump Skid, Seepex BN35-12 w/ 25HP Motor, Qty 1
Mentone, TX · 6 bids
460V 3-ph
Welding Machine, Lincoln Red-D-Arc D300K, 3+3 Welder/Generator, Qty 1
Houston, TX · 6 bids
Great Plains 26FT Grain Drill
Bynum, TX · 6 bids
Diesel Generator
Orange, TX · 6 bids
Separator, Horizontal 3 Phase, 72" OD x 20'-0" S/S, 250psig, skidded with 4" Daniels Sr Meter
Alleyton, TX · 5 bids
393 active tools auctions in Texas right now.Last updated: 2026-10-26
Market demand: tools in Texas sell about 70% of the time, typically ~8 bids, from 956 completed sales over the last year.
Browse government tools auctions in Texas from federal, state, and local agencies in TX. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform.
What Tools Sell For in Texas
Median winning bids from 144 completed tools sales in Texas, by item.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Air compressor | $242 | 33 |
| Welder | $533 | 22 |
| Pressure washer | $200 | 21 |
| Diesel generator | $1,175 | 14 |
| Pallet jack | $38 | 13 |
| Sander | $22 | 12 |
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.
For the bigger picture, see the Surplus Price Index for what government tools sells for nationwide, or the Government Surplus Market Report for the latest trends across every category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus tools auctions in Texas?
- Government surplus tools in Texas are sold through official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and other state and local agency auctions. GovAuctions aggregates Texas tools listings into one free, searchable feed.
- Are government tools auctions in Texas open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Texas are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on tools through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required for most items.
- How do I bid on surplus tools in Texas?
- Browse listings on GovAuctions, click through to the original auction platform, register for a free account, and place your bid. Items are sold directly by government agencies in TX - no middleman fees or bid packs required.
- Can I filter Texas tools auctions by distance from my ZIP code?
- Yes. Most surplus is collected in person, so distance from you usually matters more than the state a lot sits in. In the GovAuctions feed you can enter your ZIP and set a radius of 25, 50, 100, or 200 miles, and the filter applies across every indexed platform at once rather than one marketplace at a time. Results sort by pickup distance, so a radius search also catches tools just over the Texas state line that browsing by state alone would hide.