Borden County Bankruptcy Records
Borden County bankruptcy records are filed through the Northern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court, Lubbock Division. Residents and businesses in Borden County who need to search for a bankruptcy case can use PACER online or contact the clerk's office at the George Mahon Federal Building in Lubbock. Borden County is one of the least populated counties in Texas, but filings from the county are handled through the same federal system as all other Texas counties. Cases are public records and include Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 filings.
Borden County Overview
Bankruptcy Court for Borden County
Borden County is served by the Northern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court, Lubbock Division. The clerk's office is located at the George Mahon Federal Building, 1205 Texas Ave., Room 306, Lubbock, TX 79401-4002. All filings for Borden County go through this office, and hearings are conducted in Lubbock.
The Lubbock Division serves Borden County along with other West Texas and South Plains counties. Even though Borden County has very few residents, the same federal rules and procedures apply as in any other county. The clerk's office can confirm case numbers, check filing status, and tell you what documents are in the docket. PACER provides the fastest online access to all case records.
| Court | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas |
|---|---|
| Division | Lubbock Division |
| Address | 1205 Texas Ave., Room 306, Lubbock, TX 79401 |
| Website | txnb.uscourts.gov |
| VCIS | 866-222-8029 (free basic case info) |
The U.S. Trustee for Borden County is part of Region 6, based in Dallas at 1100 Commerce Street, Room 976, Dallas, TX 75242, phone (214) 767-8967. The U.S. Trustee appoints and supervises chapter trustees and monitors case administration for all Northern District cases, including those from small rural counties like Borden.
Find Borden County Bankruptcy Filings
The primary tool for searching Borden County bankruptcy records is PACER. You create a free account and pay a small per-page fee to view case files. Basic case data like the debtor name, chapter type, case number, and filing date is typically available at no charge. PACER allows you to search by name, case number, or date range and then pull the full docket and all filed documents for any case you find.
The Northern District also offers a free phone lookup through the Voice Case Information System at 866-222-8029. This line provides basic case information without the need to log into PACER. It is useful for quickly checking whether a specific case is open or closed, or for confirming a case number before doing a more detailed PACER search. For older cases that were filed on paper, contact the Lubbock clerk's office or submit a request to the National Archives.
Borden County bankruptcy records are public under 11 U.S.C. § 107. Most documents filed in a bankruptcy case are open to the public. Courts can seal specific items only in narrow circumstances. Under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9037, filers must redact Social Security numbers, birth dates, and financial account numbers before any document is submitted to the court.
The Borden County Government website provides access to local records and county services. Property records from the county can be relevant in bankruptcy proceedings when the court needs to identify real estate owned by the debtor. Bankruptcy filings themselves are federal records and are only available through the court system, not through the county.
The Borden County Government maintains local property and official public records that may come up when researching assets in a Borden County bankruptcy case.
Even in a small, sparsely populated county like Borden, property records maintained by the county can help trustees verify real estate assets listed in bankruptcy schedules.
Filing for Bankruptcy in Borden County
Borden County residents file their bankruptcy petition and schedules with the Northern District of Texas, Lubbock Division. Local rules and required forms are posted on the Northern District forms page. The court uses Official Bankruptcy Forms along with local procedural forms. Creditor lists must be filed in alphabetical order, with a Verification of Matrix form attached as the last page.
Attorneys file through CM/ECF. Pro se filers can use the Electronic Self-Representation portal or bring paper forms to the Lubbock clerk's office. The court accepts cashier's checks and money orders payable to "Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court." Check with the Lubbock office about cash payment policies before visiting.
Filing fees apply at the standard federal rates. Chapter 7 costs $338. Chapter 13 is $313. Chapter 11 is $1,738. Installment payments are allowed. At least 50% of the filing fee must be paid within seven days after filing. A fee waiver is available for individuals whose income is below 150% of the federal poverty guideline. Apply for the waiver at the time you file your petition.
Individual debtors must finish an approved credit counseling course within 180 days before filing. After the case concludes, a debtor education course is required before a discharge is entered. The U.S. Trustee website lists approved providers for both requirements.
Borden County Bankruptcy Resources
The Lubbock Division clerk's office is the main point of contact for Borden County filings. PACER handles all online access to case records. The VCIS phone line at 866-222-8029 provides free basic case lookups. The U.S. Trustee Region 6 Dallas office oversees trustee operations for the Northern District. The Borden County Clerk in Gail handles local property records.
The Federal Judicial Center maintains statistical data on case filings and outcomes across all federal courts, including the Northern District of Texas. This data provides context on filing trends in the Lubbock Division over time.
Key links for Borden County bankruptcy research:
- Northern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court - Lubbock Division
- PACER - search all federal court records online
- U.S. Trustee Region 6 - trustee oversight, Dallas office
- Borden County Government - local property records
- Northern District Local Rules and Forms
Note: The VCIS phone line at 866-222-8029 is a free way to check basic case status without creating a PACER account. It is available around the clock.
Nearby Counties
Borden County is a rural West Texas county near other counties served by the Northern District's Lubbock Division. Cases from this area use the same federal filing process and hearing location in Lubbock.