Dealer-focused auto auctions across Texas. Use the weekly highlights to see what typically runs by day, then scroll for the full list of locations.
This directory focuses on dealer-only and dealer-centric auctions. Most salvage-only and purely public auctions are not included. For more information, see Texas duplicate title and temporary tag process.
| Auction locations | ~25+ dealer/wholesale auctions |
| Major platforms | Manheim Dallas, Manheim Houston, ADESA, Dallas Auto Auction, independent |
| Primary hubs | Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin |
| Transport note | Texas is the largest auction market in the US by volume. Dallas-to-Houston runs ~$250/unit; Dallas-to-San Antonio ~$200. Texas hauler networks are the most developed in the country. |
| Title note | TxDMV processes dealer titles through GDN licensing. $225 OCCC doc fee safe harbor (2024). Buyer's tags (temp tags) are closely audited. 45-day title submission for new vehicles, 20 days for used. |
Dealer tip: The DFW Metroplex alone has more auction supply than many entire states. Manheim Dallas is typically in the top-3 highest-volume US auctions. Fleet liquidations from energy companies, healthcare systems, and airlines feed DFW and Houston auctions continuously.