The Laws of Texas, 1822-1897 Volume 7 Page: 727
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Laws of the State of Texas.
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Article IX.
Section 1. That if any person shall fail, neglect or refuse,
to pay the taxes imposed upon him and his property, within
the time prescribed by the ordinances of the city, the collector
shall, by virtue of his tax list and assessment roll, levy
upon so much property, liable to taxation, belonging to such
person, as may be sufficient to pay his, her or their taxes;
and the collector shall give notice of the time and place of
sale, by advertisement in writing (if not unknown property)
the property and amount of taxes, costs and fees due thereupon.
Five of such notices shall be posted, one at the
mayor's office, and four at different public places within said
city limits, and at the expiration of such notice, and on the
day therein specified, the collector shall proceed to sell such
property at public auction, in front of the court house door
of the city of Brenham, or such building as may be used
for such purpose; provided, that when real estate or property
is offered for sale, the smallest portion of grounds (to be
taken from that side of the premises designated by the collector),
shall be sold, for which any person will take the
same, and pay the taxes, costs and fees.
Article X.
Section 1. If at any sale of real or personal property or
estate for taxes, no bid shall be may [made] for any parcel
of land or any goods and chattels, the same shall be struck
off to the city, and thereupon the city shall receive, in the
corporate name, a deed for said property, and shall be vested
with the same rights as other purchasers at such sales, and
shall have the power to sell and convey the same.
Article XI.
Section 1. The city council may, by ordinance, enact
the mode and manner in which such suits for collection
of taxes due and unpaid on lands shall be instituted, and
may have such other and further power, regulating the
proceedings necessary for the sale of the land, as it thinks
best, and is not inconsistent with the laws and Constitution
of this State; provided, that no sale shall be made(727 )
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Gammel, Hans Peter Mareus Neilsen. The Laws of Texas, 1822-1897 Volume 7, book, 1898; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth6732/m1/729/?rotate=90: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .