Local Rule L.B.R. 3016-1: Chapter 11 - Plan
Bankr. N.D. Tex. — Civil rule
L.B.R. 3016-1 Chapter 11 - Plan.
(a) Extension of Exclusivity Period.
If the debtor desires an extension of the exclusive period for filing a plan of reorganization, the debtor shall file a motion requesting the extension that includes a statement of the reasons why a plan has not been filed and a description and/or timetable of the steps to be taken in order to file a plan.
(b) Small Business Cases.
If the debtor desires an extension of the periods provided for filing or confirming a plan of reorganization in a small business case, as provided in 11 U.S.C. § 1121(e)(3), then the debtor shall file and serve a motion requesting the extension, as described in subsection (a), on all parties in interest. The motion should be filed sufficiently in advance of the expiration of the time periods provided in § 1121(e) to provide at least 21 days' notice of the hearing and for the order extending time to be signed before the existing deadline has expired. Expedited or emergency hearings will be granted only in exceptional circumstances.