If you lost a property to a Texas tax sale, the county may still owe you money.
When a property sells at a tax foreclosure auction for more than what was owed, the extra money is called excess proceeds. Texas law says that money belongs to the former owner, heirs, or lienholders, not the county. We help you find out if you have a claim and get it in front of a judge, with no upfront fee.
You should be skeptical. Here is how to verify us.
If someone called, texted, or mailed you saying you might be owed money from a property sale, it is smart to be careful. Found-money offers are a common scam. Here is what you can check yourself before trusting anyone, including us:
- Excess proceeds records are public. You can call the district clerk's office in the county where the property was sold and ask if excess proceeds exist for that property.
- We will never ask for your Social Security number, date of birth, or bank account details on this website or by text message.
- We never charge you anything upfront. Under Texas law, we are only ever paid out of an agreement that a judge reviews before any money moves.
- A licensed Texas attorney, not us, files the actual court petition.
A real case: Fort Bend County
A property in Fort Bend County sold at a tax foreclosure auction, leaving$179,625.36 in excess proceeds held by the court. We helped the rightful claimant document their interest, worked with an attorney to file the petition, and negotiated the assignment agreement. The court approved the agreement, and the claimant received roughly $102,000, about 3.5 months after we first made contact. (Details are shared with names and case numbers removed to protect the claimant's privacy.)
No upfront fee, ever
We are never paid unless and until a court approves your agreement and releases funds. You never write us a check, and we never bill you for our time. Read more abouthow the process works.