You may have a claim
Former owners and certain heirs or relatives may qualify. Being listed in a public report alone does not establish a right to payment.
TEXAS TAX SALE EXCESS PROCEEDS
Recover your Texas
tax sale excess proceeds.
If a Texas tax sale left money after the required payments, you may have a right to claim it. Taylor Law Firm can review your eligibility and guide you through the court process.
Houston-based legal representation for Texas tax sale claims.
Time matters. A petition under Texas Tax Code § 34.04 must be filed before the second anniversary of the tax sale. A call or inquiry does not preserve your deadline.
Know your rightsUNDERSTAND YOUR CLAIM
What are Texas
tax sale excess proceeds?
Sometimes a property sells at a tax sale for more than the amounts that must be paid. The remaining money is called excess proceeds, sometimes referred to as tax sale surplus funds, and is generally deposited with the court clerk.
An eligible former owner may claim a share of those funds. Entitlement depends on the ownership records, the underlying judgment, and other claims.
Read Texas Tax Code § 34.04Other claims can affect your share
Qualifying tax and lien claims may have priority. Co-owners may also be entitled to a portion of the remaining funds.
The court must approve payment
A petition, notice to the underlying parties, and a court order are required. You may pursue your claim yourself or choose any attorney.
HOUSTON OFFICE · TEXAS TAX SALE CLAIMS
Help claiming excess proceeds in Texas.
Taylor Law Firm assists individuals with Texas tax foreclosure surplus claims. Our Houston office can review claims involving property in Harris County, Fort Bend County, Brazoria County, Galveston County, Montgomery County, and other Texas counties. The property county, court records, and sale date guide the claim.
If you are searching for an excess proceeds attorney, help recovering tax sale surplus funds, or how to claim excess proceeds after a Texas tax foreclosure, start by gathering the property address and any notice from the clerk.
Contact us about your propertyHOW TAYLOR LAW FIRM HELPS
From the records
to the recovery.
We handle the legal steps needed to present your claim and request release of funds you are entitled to receive.
- 01 / REVIEW
Confirm the claim
Review ownership, the sale date, available funds, and potential competing claims.
- 02 / FILE
Prepare the petition
Gather supporting records, file the petition, and provide required notice.
- 03 / PRESENT
Seek court approval
Present the claim at the hearing and request a disbursement order.
- 04 / RECOVER
Assist with payment
Coordinate the authorized release of funds and explain the distribution.
STRAIGHTFORWARD FEES
No recovery.
No attorney fee.
Our fee is the lesser of 25% of your recovery or $1,000. Taylor Law Firm absorbs its expenses under the proposed engagement terms. The clerk may deduct legally authorized registry charges.
A written engagement agreement sets the terms of representation. No recovery amount or completion date is guaranteed.
ILLUSTRATIVE FEE ESTIMATE
Estimated attorney fee
After attorney fee
An example, not an estimate of your entitlement. Assumes the entered amount is recovered for you. Excludes any clerk deductions.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Answers before
you get started.
What should I have ready?
Your name, the property address and county, the sale date if known, and any court or clerk notice. Ownership records and a cause number can also help. If the former owner died, tell us about any estate or heirship documents.
Does a letter or registry listing mean I will receive money?
No. The balance must be confirmed, your entitlement established, and competing claims evaluated. A court determines who is entitled to receive the funds.
How long does recovery take?
Timing depends on the records, required notice, court availability, and whether the claim is disputed. There is no guaranteed payment date.
Does this cover a mortgage foreclosure?
This service page addresses Texas tax sale excess proceeds under the Tax Code. Mortgage foreclosure surplus funds can involve different procedures and deadlines.
Do I have to hire an attorney?
No. You may pursue the claim yourself or choose another attorney. Taylor Law Firm offers legal representation for individuals who want assistance with the process.
TAYLOR LAW FIRM · HOUSTON, TEXAS
Find out where
your claim stands.
Have a tax sale notice or a property address? Speak with our firm about the records, the deadline, and your next steps.
Use the contact form or email Excess@TLFAuto.com. Include the property county and sale date if known.
Contact us
Tell us about the property and your inquiry.
Prefer email? Excess@TLFAuto.com
Taylor Law Firm2616 South Loop W., Suite 608
Houston, Texas 77054