Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced that $12.5 billion in unclaimed property is available for Texans to claim. The Office of the Texas Comptroller is upgrading its unclaimed property program with artificial intelligence and new software to process claims faster.
Where
Statewide
When
Oct. 30, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Unclaimed property waiting to be claimed$12.5 billion12Who pays or receives it: State of Texas
Who's involved
Texas Comptroller Don Huffinesannounced program update and unclaimed property amount
Office of the Texas Comptrollerupgraded unclaimed property program
The facts
Office of the Texas Comptroller has $12.5 billion in unclaimed property.12Stated by 2 sources
Unclaimed property program is being upgraded with artificial intelligence and new software.2
Unclaimed Property Division processed 107,405 claims, a 40% increase over same period last year.2
Unclaimed property can include bank accounts, uncashed checks, utility deposits, insurance proceeds, payroll checks, and safe-deposit box contents.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines New software and AI will get money back to Texans faster2
How they headlined it
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Texas Comptroller Targets $12.5B In Unclaimed Property
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