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 5,002 open Texas lots come from GovDeals (2041), Public Surplus (1192), Purple Wave (689), Linebarger Tax Sales (293), 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 other (1081), vehicles (920), real estate (727), electronics (534), equipment (525). 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 (1277), Corsicana (256), Austin (242), Midland (179), San Antonio (162), 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)

5,002 active government auctions in Texas right now, listed by 331 named TX sellers across 15 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 $170 (typical range $9–$1,701), from 14,584 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.

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67% off

2021 GMC Sierra 3500 4X4 Crew Cab Flatbed Pickup Truck

$9,800Vehicles

Corsicana, TX · 32 bids

58,474 mi

58% off

2022 Caterpillar 420IT 4X4 Backhoe

$26,500Equipment

Corsicana, TX · 31 bids

324 hrsDiesel

68% off

2019 Caterpillar 259D Tracked Skid Steer Loader

$11,000Equipment

Corsicana, TX · 30 bids

2,773 hrsDiesel

43% off

2024 Erie Industries EM15 Mini Excavator

$875Equipment

Hutchins, TX · 14 bids

62% off

2007 John Deere 624J Wheel Loader

$31,500Equipment

Spearman, TX · 29 bids

4,986 hrsDiesel

80% off

2016 Caterpillar 259D Tracked Skid Steer Loader

$5,200Equipment

Corsicana, TX · 29 bids

3,235 hrsDiesel

64% off

2013 CASE 580N 4X4 Backhoe

$13,000Equipment

Corsicana, TX · 29 bids

1,907 hrsDiesel

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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Pickup Truck

$8,200Vehicles

Fort Worth`, TX · 25 bids

141,774 mi

1998 John Deere 770CH Motor Grader

$23,000Equipment

Denison, TX · 25 bids

12,171 hrsDiesel

80% off

2018 Caterpillar 259D Tracked Skid Steer Loader

$5,100Equipment

Corsicana, TX · 25 bids

2,535 hrsDiesel

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2022 Bobcat E35i Mini Excavator

$6,100Equipment

Corsicana, TX · 23 bids

1,669 hrsDiesel

2005 John Deere 850J Dozer

$30,500Equipment

Spearman, TX · 23 bids

3,722 hrsDiesel

Official Texas government surplus programs

GovAuctions.app indexes the live lots these programs post on GovDeals, Public Surplus and other platforms, 5,002 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 5,002 active Texas lots come from 331 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:

Emergency Supply Surplus INC, TX - 537 active listings
Harris County Purchasing - 399 active listings
Public Surplus - 332 active listings
Oxy (FTI) - 287 active listings
Texas Facilities Commission - 186 active listings
Fannie Mae - 167 active listings
Dishman Fertilizer Inc. - 162 active listings
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 144 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 14,003 completed government auction sales in Texas, by category.

Category	Median	Typical range	Sales
Vehicles	$2,381	$833–$5,348	4,223
Electronics	$33	$6–$136	3,734
Office furniture	$2	$1–$11	3,017
Jewelry	$401	$193–$802	798
Heavy equipment	$2,206	$712–$8,564	649
Tools & industrial	$230	$51–$1,016	643
Collectibles	$930	$328–$2,141	479
Military surplus	$268	$50–$600	230
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	560
Monitor	$7	$7–$12	382
Ford F-150	$2,096	$799–$4,038	313
Chevrolet Tahoe	$3,302	$1,983–$5,630	309
Trailer	$620	$208–$2,218	294
HP laptop	$120	$90–$207	285
File cabinet	$7	$3–$13	272
Chevrolet Silverado	$4,420	$2,349–$7,851	204
Printer	$13	$13–$33	199
Ford Explorer	$2,596	$1,471–$4,113	182

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 - 2041 active listings
Public Surplus in Texas - 1192 active listings
Purple Wave in Texas - 689 active listings
Linebarger Tax Sales in Texas - 293 active listings
Fannie Mae HomePath in Texas - 167 active listings
HUD HomeStore - 144 active listings in Texas
J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Texas - 138 active listings
GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales in Texas - 97 active listings
Freddie Mac HomeSteps in Texas - 86 active listings
GovPlanet in Texas - 73 active listings
GSA Auctions in Texas - 65 active listings
Apple Auctioneering - 8 active listings in Texas
CivilView - 5 active listings in Texas
Bid4Assets - 3 active listings in Texas
GSA Real Estate - 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 5,002 open Texas lots come from GovDeals (2041), Public Surplus (1192), Purple Wave (689), Linebarger Tax Sales (293), 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 other (1081), vehicles (920), real estate (727), electronics (534), equipment (525). 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 (1277), Corsicana (256), Austin (242), Midland (179), San Antonio (162), 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.