Many Texans have unclaimed property. Are you one of them?

Texas has returned more than $4 billion in unclaimed property to its owners.

Search at ClaimItTexas.gov to find yours!

Since 1963, Texas has required institutions, businesses, and governmental entities to report to the state any personal property that has been unclaimed for up to five years, depending on the property in question. Unclaimed property can be abandoned assets.

Some examples include:

• Dividend, payroll or cashier’s checks
• Stocks, bonds or mutual fund accounts
• Utility deposits and other refunds
• Bank accounts and safe deposit box contents
• Insurance proceeds
• Mineral interests or royalty payments
• Court deposits, trust funds or escrow accounts
• Overpayments on insurance, utilities and other bills

Unclaimed property does not include real estate or vehicles. There is no statute of limitations for unclaimed property. Funds reported will remain with the Texas comptroller’s office until claimed by the rightful owner. It’s up to the individual to proactively check on the Texas comptroller’s website, as the state does not notify people about these funds.

You can visit MissingMoney.com or FindMyFunds.com to search for property in other states.