21-Day Posting Period

The 21-day posting period is the mandatory notice period required by Texas Property Code §51.002 between the filing of a Notice of Substitute Trustee Sale and the scheduled First Tuesday auction date. During this period, the notice must be posted at the courthouse door and filed with the county clerk. The lender must also mail a copy of the notice to the borrower by certified mail at least 21 days before the sale date.

Texas Context

The 21-day posting period is the critical operational window for Texas foreclosure investors. Once a NOSTS is filed, you have exactly 21 days before the property sells. This window is used for: title research (3-5 days), comparable sales analysis (1-2 days), property walkthrough or drive-by (1-2 days), homeowner contact and negotiation (1-14 days), financing arrangement (3-7 days if needed), and auction bidding strategy. Foreclosures Now alerts subscribers to new NOSTS filings within minutes, maximizing the usable portion of this 21-day window.