Round Rock Bankruptcy Records Search
Round Rock bankruptcy records are filed with the Western District of Texas Bankruptcy Court through the Austin Division, which serves Williamson County. You can search Round Rock bankruptcy cases through PACER online, get free basic case data by phone, or visit the Austin Division courthouse. This guide covers how to find and access Round Rock bankruptcy records, what the filing process involves, and what resources are available in Williamson County.
Round Rock Overview
Round Rock Federal Bankruptcy Court
Round Rock is in Williamson County and is served by the Western District of Texas Bankruptcy Court, Austin Division. The Austin Division handles all bankruptcy cases for Williamson County residents and businesses. The Austin Division courthouse is located in Austin, Texas, just south of Round Rock. The court's website is at txwb.uscourts.gov.
| Court | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas |
|---|---|
| Division | Austin Division |
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Website | txwb.uscourts.gov |
The Austin Division is one of the busiest in the Western District. It handles a high volume of consumer and business filings from Travis County, Williamson County, and neighboring counties. Round Rock has grown rapidly in recent years, and the Austin Division sees filings from both long-time residents and newer arrivals to the area. All local rules, forms, and filing guides are posted at txwb.uscourts.gov.
The U.S. Trustee field office for this area is in Austin at 903 San Jacinto Blvd., Suite 230, Austin, TX 78701. The phone number is (512) 916-5328. The U.S. Trustee Program oversees bankruptcy case administration for the Austin and Waco Divisions from this office. Trustees assigned to Round Rock cases are managed through the Austin field office.
Find Round Rock Bankruptcy Records
The main tool for searching Round Rock bankruptcy cases is PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records). PACER is used by all U.S. bankruptcy courts. Sign up for a free account, then search by party name, case number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Each page viewed costs $0.10, but users who accumulate less than $30 in a quarter are charged nothing.
Log in to PACER and select the Western District of Texas. You can search within the Austin Division to find Round Rock cases. Full dockets, all filed documents, creditor lists, discharge dates, and case status are all available. The PACER Case Locator is helpful if you do not know which court holds a specific case. It searches every federal bankruptcy court at the same time.
You can also get free basic case data by phone. Call the Austin Division and follow the automated Voice Case Information System prompts. The system runs around the clock and provides chapter type, filing date, case status, and upcoming hearing dates without any login or account. It is a quick way to confirm a case exists before pulling full records on PACER.
In-person access is available at the Austin courthouse during business hours. Public terminals let you search and view records at no cost. Staff can help with lookups and make document copies for a per-page fee. Call ahead to confirm hours and location before visiting.
The City of Round Rock official website provides access to municipal services, local records, and city information that may be relevant when researching property or business matters connected to a Round Rock bankruptcy case.
Round Rock is located in Williamson County just north of Austin. City records and municipal data often come up in bankruptcy cases involving local real estate or business debts in the area.
The Williamson County Clerk maintains property records, deed filings, and other official documents for Round Rock and all of Williamson County that often appear in bankruptcy proceedings involving real estate or recorded liens.
Property ownership records and deed filings from the Williamson County Clerk can help identify real estate assets and encumbrances listed in a Round Rock bankruptcy case.
Filing Bankruptcy in Round Rock
Round Rock residents and businesses file bankruptcy under federal law in the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. The most common types are Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11. Chapter 7 is a liquidation case. The court appoints a trustee who reviews your assets, sells non-exempt property, pays creditors, and discharges remaining eligible debts. Chapter 13 lets you keep your assets and pay off debts through a three-to-five year plan the court approves. Chapter 11 is mainly for businesses that want to stay open while reorganizing what they owe, though some individuals with large debts use it too.
Before filing, every individual debtor must complete a credit counseling course from a court-approved provider within 180 days. Under 11 U.S.C. § 521, the petition must include complete schedules of assets, debts, income, and expenses. After the case is filed, a debtor education course is required before the court will issue a discharge.
Filing fees apply to all federal courts. Chapter 7 costs $338. Chapter 13 costs $313. Chapter 11 costs $1,738. If you cannot pay, the court can waive the fee or allow installments. Payment is by cashier's check or money order made out to "Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court." Both the federal rules and the Western District's local rules apply to every Round Rock case.
The court posts forms and local rules at txwb.uscourts.gov. Attorneys file through CM/ECF. Pro se filers submit documents in person at the Austin clerk's office. If you plan to file without a lawyer, read the local rules and all required forms before going to the courthouse.
Note: Round Rock bankruptcy cases are federal matters in the Western District of Texas; Williamson County state courts do not process bankruptcy filings.
Round Rock Bankruptcy Resources
The Williamson County Clerk maintains property and deed records for the entire county at wilco.org. Property records often come up in bankruptcy cases involving real estate, and the clerk's office can confirm ownership and lien status for any parcel in Williamson County. These records are separate from the federal bankruptcy file but are frequently cited in asset schedules and creditor motions.
Lone Star Legal Aid serves the Central Texas region, including Williamson County, and provides free civil legal services to qualifying low-income residents. They can be reached at (800) 733-8394. While not all bankruptcy situations qualify for their services, they can advise on eligibility and refer you to other resources in the Round Rock area.
The State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral Service can help you find a bankruptcy attorney who practices in the Western District, Austin Division area. Many attorneys in Austin and Round Rock offer a free or low-cost first meeting. Filing without an attorney is allowed but can be risky if you have significant assets, multiple creditors, or a complex financial situation.
Under 11 U.S.C. § 107, bankruptcy records are public. You can access them through PACER or at the courthouse. Social Security numbers and minor children's names are shielded from the public file, but the rest of each case record is open to anyone.
Round Rock Is in Williamson County
Round Rock is a city in Williamson County. Bankruptcy filings go through the federal court, but county-level records for property, deeds, and local court matters are maintained by Williamson County. The Williamson County page covers local court structure and county-level records.
Nearby Cities
Other Texas cities in or near the Western District, Austin Division:
- Austin - Western District, Austin Division
- Georgetown - Western District, Austin Division
- Waco - Western District, Waco Division
- Temple - Western District, Waco Division