How do I divest myself of pink elephant property?

As a young man in the service many years ago, I purchased investment property in Horizon City, Texas. Twenty years later, it became clear that the property was not a good investment and I contacted the city regarding a method to divest myself of the land, and was told that I should not worry, as once the value of the land matched the tax bill amount, the taxing authority would reposess the property. Fast forward 35 years, and I have just receive a whopping tax bill along with a letter threat to sue for the amont plus fees and court costs if the bill is not paid. Am now seeking once again a way to get my name removed from the deed. Any suggestions regarding how that can be accomplished?
Thanks
Pat