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East Texas Livestock- Premier Cattle Auction in Crockett, Texas

One of Texas’ Leading Stocker & Feeder Cattle Auctions

Crockett, Texas | Cattle Sale Every Tuesday at 11:00 AM

More Buyers. More Competition. Lower Selling Costs.

East Texas Livestock is a family-owned cattle auction serving ranchers across Texas and Louisiana for 45 years.

Our focus is simple: put your cattle in front of more buyers, create stronger competition, and keep more of your cattle check in your pocket.

Why Cattle Producers Choose East Texas Livestock

18–23 Active Buyers Each Week
We consistently attract 18–23 active cattle buyers, creating strong competition for stocker and feeder cattle throughout the sale.

Flat-Rate Commission — Averaged About 1.9% Last Year
Unlike percentage-based commissions that become more expensive as cattle prices rise, East Texas Livestock charges a flat-rate commission.

No Yardage Fees. No Chute Fees.

Built to Reduce Cattle Shrink
Our facility provides feed, hay and water and was designed to keep cattle comfortable and help minimize shrink before they sell. With over 6,000 head tested in a partnership study with Texas A&M university, we have the data to back it up.

Serving Texas & Louisiana Cattle Producers
Our Crockett location and receiving pens make East Texas Livestock accessible to cattle producers throughout East Texas, Southeast Texas and Western Louisiana.

How Much Can You Save Selling at East Texas Livestock?

Example: 575 lb Steer @ $3.75/lb

Gross Value: $2,156.25

Auction Commission	Cost Per Head	Savings at ETL
East Texas Livestock Flat Rate	$37.75	—
3.5% Commission	$75.47	$37.72
4% Commission	$86.25	$48.50
5% Commission	$107.81	$70.06

On 100 Head, That Adds Up.

Compared with percentage-based commission rates, the difference on 100 similar calves would be:

$4,072 vs. a 3.5% commission

$5,150 vs. a 4% commission

$7,306 vs. a 5% commission

See What You Could Save

Use Our Commission Calculator-Commission Calculator

Enter your number of cattle, average weight and expected price to compare East Texas Livestock's flat-rate commission with percentage-based commissions.

A Competitive Market for Your Cattle

Selling cattle isn't just about commission. The number and quality of buyers competing for your cattle matters.

East Texas Livestock attracts buyers from Texas and surrounding states, with 18–23 active buyers competing during a typical weekly sale.

That depth of buyer competition is especially important for stocker cattle, feeder cattle, calves, cows and bulls because different buyers have different orders, weight ranges and cattle needs.

More buyers competing for your cattle gives you a better opportunity to find the strongest market available that day.