Question about arm's length transaction

[Jane George]

If a home is being foreclosed by the county for back taxes, and the county becomes the owner of that property, can a relative of the original owner buy the property from the county? The home is free and clear of all mortgages.

[Wayne Brooks]

Not sure about Texas, but there is no "arms length" requirement in buying something from the county. But be sure, are YOU buying a "lien" or the "property".