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Abandoned Property Legal Information Guide
Texas State Law Library
Public guide to Texas unclaimed personal property, local-government property, adverse possession, abandoned vehicles or homes, and trespass-related research.
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How to get help
Identify whether the issue involves unclaimed personal property or real property, use the guide to find the responsible government entity and current law, and follow that entity's official search, proof, claim, notice, or court instructions. Seek legal advice before asserting a real-property claim.
Who this service helps
Open to the public for research; claim eligibility or a real-property interest depends on the property type, ownership records, holder, custody period, location, possession, notice, and applicable law.
Where this service is available
Service area: People researching abandoned or unclaimed property under Texas law, including claimants, holders, and property in Central Texas.
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Location and contact
205 West 14th Street, Tom C. Clark Building, Room G01
Austin TX 78701
Travis County
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Source: Public-source listing
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Cost / fees
The online guide is free to use; government searches may be free, while records, certified copies, title work, court filings, surveys, and legal services may involve costs.
About this service
The guide links statutes and official resources explaining when personal property may be presumed abandoned, reporting and claims through the Texas Comptroller or local entities, and separate real-property concepts such as adverse possession.
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