Texas Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
7,347 active government auctions in Texas right now, listed by 450 named TX sellers across 16 official platforms. Most of it sits in Houston and Dallas (236 TX cities have lots open). The heaviest category is real estate, at 3,177 lots.
Government surplus in Texas carries a median winning bid of $146 (typical range $7–$1,555), from 16,525 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2010 Ford F150 Truck
SAN ANTONIO, TX · 6 bids
2021 GMC Sierra 2500 4X4 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Corsicana, TX · 30 bids
87,688 mi
2021 GMC Sierra 2500 4X4 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Corsicana, TX · 29 bids
81,144 mi
2021 GMC Sierra 2500 4X4 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Corsicana, TX · 29 bids
105,038 mi
2024 Caterpillar D6 LGP VP Dozer
Corsicana, TX · 29 bids
1,728 hrsDiesel
2022 Caterpillar 259 D3 Tracked Skid Steer Loader
Corsicana, TX · 29 bids
1,931 hrsDiesel
1998 Case 95XT Skid Steer Loader
Aubrey, TX · 28 bids
6,864 hrsDiesel
2012 Caterpillar 259B Tracked Skid Steer Loader
Corsicana, TX · 28 bids
4,702 hrsDiesel
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4X4 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Corsicana, TX · 28 bids
74,641 mi
2012 Caterpillar TH514 Telehandler
Corsicana, TX · 27 bids
5,561 hrsDiesel11,000 lb cap
2015 Caterpillar D3K2 LGP Dozer
Corsicana, TX · 27 bids
1,544 hrsDiesel
2021 GMC Sierra 2500 4X4 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Corsicana, TX · 26 bids
80,932 mi
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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, 7,347 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 7,347 active Texas lots come from 450 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Emergency Supply Surplus INC, TX - 582 active listings
- Dallas County Sheriff/Constable - 459 active listings
- Dishman Fertilizer Inc. - 307 active listings
- Harris County Purchasing - 252 active listings
- Tarrant County Sheriff/Constable - 213 active listings
- Jefferson County Sheriff/Constable - 208 active listings
- Orange County taxing units - 203 active listings
- Oxy (FTI) - 202 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 15,862 completed government auction sales in Texas, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $2,325 | 4,665 |
| Electronics | $31 | 4,215 |
| Office furniture | $1 | 3,557 |
| Jewelry | $408 | 890 |
| Tools & industrial | $190 | 753 |
| Heavy equipment | $2,114 | 735 |
| Collectibles | $936 | 522 |
| Military surplus | $306 | 271 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $140 | 238 |
| Seized property | $84 | 16 |
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 | 657 |
| Monitor | $7 | 418 |
| Ford F-150 | $2,456 | 363 |
| File cabinet | $7 | 330 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | $3,304 | 327 |
| Trailer | $743 | 320 |
| HP laptop | $116 | 286 |
| Printer | $13 | 236 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $4,420 | 212 |
| Ford Explorer | $2,650 | 210 |
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: 2026-10-27
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 - 2711 active listings
- GovDeals in Texas - 2024 active listings
- Purple Wave in Texas - 794 active listings
- Public Surplus in Texas - 640 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Texas - 433 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath in Texas - 178 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 155 active listings in Texas
- GSA Auctions in Texas - 108 active listings
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps in Texas - 89 active listings
- GovPlanet in Texas - 83 active listings
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales in Texas - 78 active listings
- Apple Auctioneering in Texas - 44 active listings
- 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 7,347 open Texas lots come from Linebarger Tax Sales (2711), GovDeals (2024), Purple Wave (794), Public Surplus (640), 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 real estate (3177), vehicles (1079), other (850), equipment (727), tools (445). 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 (1362), Dallas (358), Corsicana (330), Fort Worth (246), Waxahachie (176), 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.