Young County surplus funds list
Texas · unclaimed money left over from tax deed and foreclosure sales, updated Oct 12, 2026.
Young County surplus records (18)
| Type | Case / deed # | Surplus |
|---|---|---|
| Tax deed | T05607 | $22,826 |
| Tax deed | T05616 | $16,341 |
| Tax deed | T05421 | $9,426 |
| Tax deed | T05550 | $8,242 |
| Tax deed | T05453 | $8,095 |
| Tax deed | T05399 | $6,816 |
| Tax deed | T05456 | $6,765 |
| Tax deed | T04911 | $5,470 |
| Tax deed | T05623 | $4,366 |
| Tax deed | T03932 | $3,612 |
| Tax deed | T05312 | $2,929 |
| Tax deed | T04814 | $2,647 |
| Tax deed | T05312 | $2,314 |
| Tax deed | T05547 | $2,087 |
| Tax deed | T05345 | $1,986 |
| Tax deed | T05542 | $1,377 |
| Tax deed | T04837 | $1,109 |
| Tax deed | T05414 | $398 |
Source: Young County District Clerk, list dated Sep 30, 2026, checked Oct 12, 2026. Owner names are shortened here; full names, parcel numbers and CSV export are in Pro.
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Texas surplus funds rules
- Sales that create surplus
- Tax foreclosure sale (judicial tax suit, Tax Code ch. 33/34); Non-judicial trustee sale (deed of trust); Judicial mortgage foreclosure (rare); HOA foreclosure
- Who holds the money
- Tax sales: clerk of the court that ordered the sale (district clerk court registry), Tax Code 34.02-34.03. Clerk must mail certified notice to former owner within 31 days of receipt if excess > $25. Trustee sales: trustee, or court registry if interpleaded.
- Unclaimed funds go to
- Tax sales: clerk holds 2 years after sale (unless court orders otherwise); if no claimant establishes entitlement, clerk distributes funds to the participating taxing units pro rata (Tax Code 34.03, amended HB 4250 eff. 9/1/2023) - does NOT go to state unclaimed property. Trustee-sale excess left with trustee/registry follows general unclaimed-property rules. Note: Prop. Code 70.007 (2-yr county general fund) applies to ch. 70 worker/garage liens, not deed-of-trust sales. verify
- How owners claim
- Petition (motion) in the court that ordered the sale, may be filed under the underlying cause number; serve all parties under TRCP 21a at least 20 days before hearing; court order signed by presiding judge required for release. Priority: voided-sale purchaser, taxing units (post-judgment taxes), other lienholders, taxing units (unpaid judgment), then former owners who were defendants (or relatives within 3rd degree/heirs). Owners who acquired after judgment generally barred (34.04(c-1)). Sample form: Tarrant County Law Library 'Excess Funds Motion and Order'. — deadline: Petition must be filed before the 2nd anniversary of the tax sale (Tax Code 34.04(a)).
- Agent / finder fee cap
- Attorney: lesser of 25% of amount obtained or $1,000. Non-attorney may NOT charge any fee to obtain excess proceeds for an owner (34.04(i)). Assignee recovery capped at 125% of what assignee paid the owner (34.04(j)).
Questions
Where does the Young County surplus funds list come from?
From the official list published by Young County District Clerk (source). Surplus Funds HQ checks it daily and last found it updated Sep 30, 2026.
How do I claim surplus funds in Young County?
The former owner (or heirs) files a claim with the office that holds the funds, usually with ID and proof of ownership. It is free to do yourself. See how to claim surplus funds; in Texas: Petition must be filed before the 2nd anniversary of the tax sale (Tax Code 34.04(a))..
Can someone else claim the money for me?
Yes, recovery agents and attorneys do this for a fee, but Texas law may cap the fee or require a waiting period (Attorney: lesser of 25% of amount obtained or $1,000. Non-attorney may NOT charge any fee to obtain excess proceeds for an owner (34.04(i)). Assignee recovery capped at 125% of what assignee paid the owner (34.04(j)).). Read any contract carefully; you never need an agent to file.