First Tuesday: The Only Auction Day

In Texas, every foreclosure auction happens on the first Tuesday of the month at the county courthouse between 10 AM and 4 PM. This applies to mortgage foreclosures, tax sales, and HOA lien sales alike.

2026 Remaining Dates

June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1. The Notice of Trustee's Sale must be filed at least 21 days before the sale, so the property pool for each First Tuesday is locked in roughly three weeks in advance.

How the Process Works

The trustee calls each property, reads the legal description, and opens bidding. The lender submits a credit bid (the outstanding loan balance). If no one outbids them, the property becomes REO. Winning third-party bidders must pay the full amount immediately — cashier's checks or cash only.

Buyer Beware Rules

No interior inspection. No title insurance at closing. Senior liens survive the foreclosure. Property tax liens always survive. The former owner or tenant may still be occupying the property. Run a title search before you bid — the $300 could save you from a $150,000 surprise.

27,799 Pre-Foreclosures in the Database

Texas Signals tracks pre-foreclosure filings across seven counties with confirmed auction dates. The live auction calendar shows property address, auction date, days remaining, CAD value, estimated equity, and Intelligence Score.

21-Day Research Timeline

Days 21-14: Screen and shortlist. Days 14-10: Title and lien research. Days 10-5: Drive-by inspections. Days 5-1: Final bid calculations. Day 0: Arrive early, stick to your numbers. Start your free trial to access the auction countdown calendar.