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United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas

5th Circuit San Antonio, Texas
Official Court Website

About This Court

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas is a unit of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas and operates under the jurisdiction of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The district covers a large geographic area of western Texas, including major cities such as San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Waco, and Midland, spanning a diverse range of urban and rural communities.

The court handles all bankruptcy proceedings arising under Title 11 of the United States Code within the Western District, including cases filed under Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13. It has gained particular prominence as a venue for complex Chapter 11 corporate reorganizations, attracting significant large-scale business bankruptcy filings from across the country.

Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the Western District of Texas. Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the court of appeals for 14-year terms. Proceedings are governed by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.

Divisions

Austin Division (Austin), El Paso Division (El Paso), Midland/Odessa Division (Midland), Pecos Division (Pecos), San Antonio Division (San Antonio), Waco Division (Waco)

Caseload

The Western District of Texas Bankruptcy Court is recognized nationally as a significant venue for large Chapter 11 corporate reorganizations, in addition to handling a substantial volume of consumer bankruptcy cases filed under Chapters 7 and 13 across its geographically expansive district.

Bar Admission

Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas to appear in the bankruptcy court. Admission to the State Bar of Texas is generally a prerequisite for district court admission.

Clerk's Office

615 E. Houston Street, Suite 597, San Antonio, TX 78205

(210) 472-6720

Local Rules

The Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, which supplement the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.

Civil Rules 13

RuleTitle
L. Rule 7005-1 SERVICE AND FILING OF PLEADINGS AND OTHER PAPERS
L. Rule 7007-1 PLEADINGS ALLOWED
L. Rule 7012-1 DEFENSES AND OBJECTIONS – WHEN AND HOW PRESENTED – BY PLEADING OR MOTION – MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS
L. Rule 7015-1 AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTAL PLEADINGS
L. Rule 7016-1 PRETRIAL PROCEDURES; FORMULATING ISSUES
L. Rule 7026-1 GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING DISCOVERY
L. Rule 7030-1 DEPOSITIONS UPON ORAL EXAMINATION
L. Rule 7033-1 INTERROGATORIES TO PARTIES
L. Rule 7036-1 REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION
L. Rule 7054-1 CLAIMS FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS IN ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS
L. Rule 7055-1 DEFAULT; DEFAULT JUDGMENT
L. Rule 7056-1 SUMMARY JUDGMENT
L. Rule 9015-1 JURY TRIAL PROCEDURES

General Rules 54

RuleTitle
L. Rule 1001-1 SCOPE OF RULES AND FORMS; SHORT TITLE
L. Rule 1002-1 COMMENCEMENT OF CASE
L. Rule 1004.1-1 FILING ON INDIVIDUAL DEBTOR'S BEHALF
L. Rule 1005-1 CAPTION OF PETITION
L. Rule 1006-1 PAYMENT OF FILING FEE IN INSTALLMENTS
L. Rule 1007-1 LISTS, SCHEDULES, AND STATEMENTS
L. Rule 1009-1 AMENDMENTS OF VOLUNTARY PETITIONS, LISTS, SCHEDULES, AND STATEMENTS
L. Rule 1010-1 SERVICE OF INVOLUNTARY PETITIONS AND SUMMONS
L. Rule 1014-1 DISMISSAL AND CHANGE OF VENUE
L. Rule 1015-1 JOINT ADMINISTRATION OF CASES PENDING IN SAME COURT
L. Rule 1017-1 DISMISSAL OR CONVERSION OF THE CASE
L. Rule 1019-1 CONVERSION OF CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION CASE, CHAPTER 12 FAMILY FARMER'S DEBT ADJUSTMENT CASE, OR CHAPTER 13 INDIVIDUAL'S DEBT ADJUSTMENT CASE TO CHAPTER 7 LIQUIDATION CASE
L. Rule 1020.1-1 COMPLEX CHAPTER 11 CASES
L. Rule 1020.2-1 SUBCHAPTER V OF CHAPTER 11 CASES
L. Rule 1021-1 HEALTH CARE BUSINESS CASE
L. Rule 2002-1 NOTICES TO CREDITORS, EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS, UNITED STATES, AND U.S. TRUSTEE
L. Rule 2004-1 EXAMINATION
L. Rule 2007.2-1 APPOINTMENT OF PATIENT CARE OMBUDSMAN IN A HEALTH CARE BUSINESS CASE
L. Rule 2014-1 EMPLOYMENT OF PROFESSIONAL PERSONS
L. Rule 2015-1 DUTY TO KEEP RECORDS, MAKE REPORTS, AND GIVE NOTICE OF CASE
L. Rule 2015.1-1 PATIENT CARE OMBUDSMAN
L. Rule 2015.2-1 TRANSFER OF PATIENT IN HEALTH CARE BUSINESS CASE
L. Rule 2016-1 COMPENSATION OF PROFESSIONALS
L. Rule 3001-1 PROOF OF CLAIM
L. Rule 3002-1 FILING PROOF OF CLAIM OR INTEREST
L. Rule 3002.1-1 NOTICE RELATING TO CLAIMS SECURED BY SECURITY INTEREST IN THE DEBTOR'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE
L. Rule 3003-1 TIME FOR FILING PROOF OF CLAIM OR EQUITY SECURITY INTEREST IN CHAPTER 9 MUNICIPALITY OR CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION CASE; CLAIMS PROCEDURE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS
L. Rule 3004-1 FILING OF CLAIMS BY DEBTOR OR TRUSTEE
L. Rule 3005-1 FILING OF CLAIM, ACCEPTANCE, OR REJECTION BY GUARANTOR, SURETY, ENDORSER, OR OTHER CREDITOR
L. Rule 3007-1 OBJECTIONS TO CLAIM
L. Rule 3011-1 UNCLAIMED FUNDS IN CHAPTER 7 LIQUIDATION, SUBCHAPTER V OF CHAPTER 11 SMALL BUSINESS DEBTOR REORGANIZATION, CHAPTER 12 FAMILY FARMER'S DEBT ADJUSTMENT, AND CHAPTER 13 INDIVIDUAL'S DEBT ADJUSTMENT CASES
L. Rule 3012-1 VALUATION OF SECURITY
L. Rule 3015-1 CHAPTER 13 PLAN AND CONFIRMATION HEARINGS
L. Rule 3017-1 APPROVAL OF DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IN CHAPTER 11 CASES
L. Rule 3018-1 ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF A PLAN IN CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION CASES
L. Rule 3022-1 FINAL DECREE IN CHAPTER 11 CASES
L. Rule 3023-1 DISPOSITION OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX REFUNDS IN CHAPTER 13 CASES
L. Rule 4001-1 RELIEF FROM AUTOMATIC STAY; PROHIBITING OR CONDITIONING USE, SALE, OR LEASE OF PROPERTY; USE OF CASH COLLATERAL; OBTAINING CREDIT
L. Rule 4002-1 DUTIES OF DEBTOR
L. Rule 4004-1 GRANT OR DENIAL OF DISCHARGE
L. Rule 5005-1 ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRONIC FILING
L. Rule 5011-1 WITHDRAWAL OF REFERENCE
L. Rule 6004-1 USE, SALE, OR LEASE OF PROPERTY
L. Rule 6008-1 REDEMPTION OF PROPERTY FROM LIEN OR SALE
L. Rule 6011-1 DISPOSAL OF PATIENT RECORDS IN HEALTH CARE BUSINESS CASE
L. Rule 9004-1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF FORM
L. Rule 9011-1 SIGNING OF PAPERS
L. Rule 9013-1 MOTIONS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS; FORM AND SERVICE
L. Rule 9014-1 CONTESTED MATTERS
L. Rule 9018-1 SECRET OR CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS
L. Rule 9019-1 COMPROMISE
L. Rule 9027-1 REMOVAL OR ABSTENTION
L. Rule 9033-1 PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
L. Rule 9073-1 HEARINGS

Attorney Rules 2

RuleTitle
L. Rule 2090-1 ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE
L. Rule 9010-1 REPRESENTATION AND APPEARANCES; POWERS OF ATTORNEY

Other Courts in the 5th Circuit

Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas Tyler, Texas Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Louisiana Baton Rouge, Louisiana Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Mississippi Oxford, Mississippi Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas Dallas, Texas Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Mississippi Jackson, Mississippi Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas Houston, Texas Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Louisiana Shreveport, Louisiana