Texas Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
7,522 active government auctions in Texas right now, listed by 458 named TX sellers across 15 official platforms. Most of it sits in Houston and Corsicana (236 TX cities have lots open). The heaviest category is real estate, at 3,087 lots.
Government surplus in Texas carries a median winning bid of $133 (typical range $6–$1,489), from 17,191 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2011 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado 1500 4x4 Crew Cab Pickup
College Station, TX · 7 bids
37,188 mi8 cyl
2009 JEEP PATRIOT
Justin, TX · 3 bids
97,467 mi4 cyl
2015 Ford F150 Ext. Cab Pickup Truck
Houston, TX · 37 bids
189,123 mi4x4
2016 Ford F-150
Corpus Christi, TX · 36 bids
V6
2022 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4X4 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Corsicana, TX · 36 bids
110,462 mi
2018 Caterpillar 259D Skid Steer Loader
Corsicana, TX · 36 bids
2,462 hrsDiesel
2021 GMC Sierra 3500 4X4 Crew Cab Flatbed Pickup Truck
Corsicana, TX · 35 bids
58,474 mi
2018 Caterpillar 259D Tracked Skid Steer Loader
Corsicana, TX · 35 bids
2,535 hrsDiesel
2015 Caterpillar D3K2 LGP Dozer
Corsicana, TX · 34 bids
1,544 hrsDiesel
2001 Caterpillar 140H VHP Motor Grader
Corsicana, TX · 33 bids
12,028 hrsDiesel
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Corsicana, TX · 33 bids
71,650 mi
2019 Caterpillar 259D Tracked Skid Steer Loader
Corsicana, TX · 33 bids
2,773 hrsDiesel
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Official Texas government surplus programs
GovAuctions.app indexes the live lots these programs post on GovDeals, Public Surplus and other platforms, 7,522 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 7,522 active Texas lots come from 458 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Emergency Supply Surplus INC, TX - 605 active listings
- Dallas County Sheriff/Constable - 438 active listings
- Dishman Fertilizer Inc. - 383 active listings
- Harris County Purchasing - 238 active listings
- Oxy (FTI) - 228 active listings
- Tarrant County Sheriff/Constable - 221 active listings
- Orange County taxing units - 203 active listings
- Jefferson County Sheriff/Constable - 197 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 16,489 completed government auction sales in Texas, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $2,329 | 4,723 |
| Electronics | $30 | 4,316 |
| Office furniture | $1 | 3,873 |
| Jewelry | $400 | 942 |
| Tools & industrial | $170 | 789 |
| Heavy equipment | $2,094 | 749 |
| Collectibles | $930 | 542 |
| Military surplus | $261 | 294 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $141 | 242 |
| Seized property | $81 | 19 |
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 | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Desk | $7 | 727 |
| Monitor | $7 | 423 |
| Ford F-150 | $2,601 | 368 |
| File cabinet | $7 | 353 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | $3,350 | 327 |
| Trailer | $743 | 314 |
| HP laptop | $116 | 285 |
| Printer | $13 | 246 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $5,200 | 240 |
| Ford Explorer | $2,551 | 217 |
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: 2026-11-03
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 an Allen 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:
- Linebarger Tax Sales in Texas - 2621 active listings
- GovDeals in Texas - 1993 active listings
- Purple Wave in Texas - 970 active listings
- Public Surplus in Texas - 806 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Texas - 406 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath in Texas - 184 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 161 active listings in Texas
- GSA Auctions in Texas - 101 active listings
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps in Texas - 97 active listings
- GovPlanet in Texas - 88 active listings
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales in Texas - 60 active listings
- Apple Auctioneering in Texas - 27 active listings
- Bid4Assets - 6 active listings in Texas
- GSA Real Estate - 1 active listing in Texas
- CivilView - 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 7,522 open Texas lots come from Linebarger Tax Sales (2621), GovDeals (1993), Purple Wave (970), Public Surplus (806), and 11 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 real estate (3087), vehicles (1075), other (941), equipment (881), tools (498). 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 (1357), Corsicana (409), Dallas (339), Fort Worth (230), Hutchins (198), with lots open in 231 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.