Landowner has been suit multiple times but dismissed

[Alex Gitman]

Hi All,

I live in Houston, TX

There is a piece of land which is adjacent to mine. The owner has not paid taxes and the county has sued him multiple times. The guy has fled to mexico for whatever he was doing as I understand and there is bunch of land that he left behind without paying taxes on it, part of which is the land next to me. 

They dismiss it for "dismissal for want of prosecution" 

I was told that this is because the dude did not show up to any of the court hearings.

I dont know what I can do to get that land. I would pay off the taxes but the guy is no where to be found and they dont seem to put it on an auction sale.

Any help is appreciated!