Lubbock Bankruptcy Records
Lubbock bankruptcy records are filed with the Northern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court, Lubbock Division, located at the George Mahon Federal Building at 1205 Texas Ave., Room 306. The court serves Lubbock County and handles Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 cases for residents and businesses in the area. You can search Lubbock bankruptcy filings through PACER online, call the clerk at (806) 472-1900, or visit the courthouse in person. This guide explains how to find records, how to file, and what local resources are available.
Lubbock Overview
Lubbock Federal Bankruptcy Court
Lubbock is served by the Northern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court, Lubbock Division. The division office is located inside the George Mahon Federal Building in downtown Lubbock. This court handles all bankruptcy cases for individuals and businesses in Lubbock County and the surrounding West Texas region. Phone: (806) 472-1900.
| Court | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas |
|---|---|
| Division | Lubbock Division |
| Address | George Mahon Federal Building 1205 Texas Ave., Rm 306 Lubbock, TX 79401-4002 |
| Phone | (806) 472-1900 |
| Website | txnb.uscourts.gov |
The Northern District of Texas has offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Lubbock, Amarillo, Abilene, and Wichita Falls. The Lubbock Division is one of the key offices serving West Texas. The Amarillo Division, which also serves the Panhandle region, files cases in Lubbock as well. The U.S. Trustee Region 6 office in Dallas handles oversight of all Northern District cases, including those from Lubbock. Trustees assigned through Region 6 administer Chapter 7 liquidations and monitor Chapter 13 plans for Lubbock filers.
The clerk's office in Lubbock is open for in-person filings during normal business hours. Call (806) 472-1900 before visiting to check hours and confirm current local requirements. Attorneys file through the court's electronic case filing system. Pro se filers can submit documents at the clerk's counter.
Search Lubbock Bankruptcy Records
The main tool for searching Lubbock bankruptcy records is PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records). PACER is the federal online system for accessing court dockets, case documents, and filing history from bankruptcy courts across the country, including the Northern District of Texas. PACER accounts are free. The system charges $0.10 per page, but users who stay under $30 in a quarter pay nothing at all.
After logging in, select the Northern District of Texas and search by party name, case number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. From any case you can see the full docket, read filed documents, check who the trustee is, see the creditor list, and verify whether a discharge was entered. The PACER Case Locator is an option if you want to search across all federal courts simultaneously.
For a quick check, call (806) 472-1900. The clerk's office can give you basic case information by phone. Ask about case status, filing date, and any scheduled hearings. This is faster than PACER if you just need a quick confirmation.
In person, visit the George Mahon Federal Building at 1205 Texas Ave. There are public terminals for free case lookups. Staff can help you find a record and make document copies for a per-page fee. The City of Lubbock website has municipal records that may come up in bankruptcy cases involving city property or local tax debt.
The City of Lubbock official website provides access to municipal records, property data, and city services relevant to Lubbock bankruptcy cases involving local real estate or tax obligations.
Lubbock city records, including property and tax data, often come up in bankruptcy cases that involve real estate or debts tied to city services or assessments.
Filing Bankruptcy in Lubbock
Lubbock residents and businesses file bankruptcy under federal law in the Northern District of Texas, Lubbock Division. Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 are the most common types. Chapter 7 is a liquidation where a trustee looks at your assets, sells any non-exempt property, and discharges most remaining unsecured debts. Chapter 13 lets you hold onto your assets and pay back debts under a three-to-five-year court-approved plan. Chapter 11 is mainly used by businesses restructuring while continuing to operate.
Filing starts with a voluntary petition plus complete schedules of your assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. Under 11 U.S.C. § 521, full schedules and statements are required. You must finish a credit counseling course from a court-approved provider within 180 days before filing. After filing, a debtor education course is required before a discharge can be entered.
Filing fees match the standard federal schedule. Chapter 7 costs $338. Chapter 13 costs $313. Chapter 11 costs $1,738. If you cannot pay, ask the court to waive the fee or let you pay in installments. The court takes cashier's checks and money orders payable to "Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court."
The Northern District has its own local rules on top of federal rules. Read them before you file. The Northern District court website has local rules, forms, and filing guides for both represented filers and pro se filers. Missing a local rule can delay or damage your case.
Note: Amarillo Division cases are filed at the Lubbock office, with hearings held at the J. Marvin Jones Federal Building in Amarillo.
Lubbock Bankruptcy Resources
The Lubbock County Bar Association can help you find a local bankruptcy attorney. The State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com also has a lawyer referral service where you can search by practice area and location. Many Lubbock-area attorneys handle bankruptcy cases for individuals and businesses.
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas covers Lubbock County and provides free civil legal help to qualifying low-income individuals. Call them or check their site to see if you qualify for assistance with a bankruptcy question. Even if they cannot take your case, they may refer you to another resource.
The Lubbock County Clerk maintains property and deed records for Lubbock and the surrounding county. These records come up regularly in bankruptcy cases involving real estate, mortgages, and property liens. The clerk can look up ownership, lien status, and recorded documents for any property in the county.
Under 11 U.S.C. § 107, bankruptcy records are public. Anyone can access the full case file through PACER or in person at the courthouse. Only specific personal data, like full Social Security numbers, is sealed.
Lubbock Is in Lubbock County
Lubbock is the county seat of Lubbock County. Bankruptcy filings go through the federal court, but county-level records for property, deeds, and local court cases are kept by Lubbock County. The Lubbock County page has more detail on county-level records and the local court structure.
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