News & Announcements

Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.

Wed, 03/29/2017

Administrative Order Regarding Court Closing - San Antonio Division Closed Friday, April 28, 2017

With the concurrence of all the Bankruptcy Judges,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division, will be closed Friday, April 28, 2017 due to the Battle of Flowers...

Mon, 03/27/2017

2017 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice Conference - July 20-21, 2017

Consumer Bankruptcy Practice is an informative and informal conference that presents current developments and practical tips for bankruptcy attorneys and trustees, offers essential information on the Bankruptcy Code, and provides must-have...

Tue, 03/14/2017

Administrative Order Regarding Court Closing - Friday, April 14, 2017

With the concurrence of all the Bankruptcy Judges; it is

ORDERED that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas
and all offices of the Clerk shall be closed on:

Friday, April 14, 2017

It...

Mon, 03/06/2017

Free Electronic Noticing Now Available for Debtors

United States Bankruptcy Court

Western District of Texas

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Tue, 01/17/2017

COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED TO MARCH 2, 2017 - Texas Western District Wide 13 Plan and Order Adopting

The Bankruptcy Rules Committee has concluded that a national form chapter 13 plan (Form 113) will be required in all chapter 13 cases. The expected deadline for this national form plan to go into effect is December 1, 2017. Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3015...

Mon, 01/16/2017

Notice of Proposed Amendment to 5th Circuit Rule 32.4 - Comments due by March 6, 2017

Notice of Proposed Amendment to 5TH CIRCUIT RULE 32.4

Fri, 01/06/2017

Administrative Procedures for the Filing, Signing, and Verifying of Documents by Electronic Means in Texas Bankruptcy Courts - Revised December 1, 2016

Click here to see Administrative Procedures for the Filing, Signing, and Verifying of Documents by Electronic Means in Texas Bankruptcy Courts - Revised December 1, 2016

Wed, 12/14/2016

Order Assigning Business of the Court effective January 1, 2017

Click here to view the order.

Wed, 11/02/2016

Notice of Amended Federal Bankruptcy Rules, Fees, and Forms effective December 1, 2016

United States Bankruptcy Court
Western District of Texas