(a)  Abstention.

      A motion to abstain is filed with the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court.

(b)  Removal.

      (1)   A party removing a civil action to the bankruptcy court must comply with FRBP 9027 and must
             (i) list all names and addresses of the parties, (ii) designate on which parties service of process
             has been accomplished, and (iii) list the name, address, and telephone number of the counsel for
             every party. A notice of removal grounded on any other federal provision (e.g., diversity of
             citizenship) shall be filed with the Clerk of the District Court.

      (2)   The notice of removal must be accompanied by copies of all papers that have been filed in the
              court from which the case is removed.

      (3)   Removals under 28 U.S.C. § 1452 must contain this caption:

                  IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT 

                     FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

                             _________ DIVISION

      (4)   If, pursuant to FRBP 9027(a)(1), a notice of removal states that upon removal of the claim or
             cause of action the proceeding or any part of it is core, the notice shall also state that the
             party removing the proceeding does or does not consent to the entry of final orders or judgment by
             the bankruptcy judge if it is determined that the bankruptcy judge, absent consent of the parties,
             cannot enter final orders or judgment consistent with Article III of the United States Constitution.

       (5)   If a statement is filed pursuant to FRBP 9027(e)(3) by a party who filed a pleading in
              connection with a removed claim or cause of action, other than the party filing the notice of
              removal, stating that the proceeding or any part of it is non-core, the party shall also state that
              the party does or does not consent to the entry of final orders or judgment by the bankruptcy judge.

(c)   Motion for Remand. Unless the Court orders otherwise, any motion for remand must be filed no
       later than 30 days after the date of filing of the notice of removal.