Garza County Bankruptcy Records
Garza County bankruptcy records are filed with the Northern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court, Lubbock Division. The county seat is Post, where the County Clerk maintains local property and deed records. To search for a bankruptcy case tied to Garza County, you can use PACER online or contact the Lubbock Division clerk at the George Mahon Federal Building, 1205 Texas Ave., Rm 306, Lubbock, TX 79401. All cases, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 filings, are public records under federal law and are accessible to anyone.
Garza County Overview
Garza County Federal Bankruptcy Court
Garza County is served by the Northern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court, Lubbock Division. The Lubbock Division courthouse is at the George Mahon Federal Building, 1205 Texas Ave., Rm 306, Lubbock, TX 79401. This division handles Garza County cases as well as other West Texas counties in the Northern District.
The Northern District of Texas uses CM/ECF for electronic filing and PACER for public record access. Attorneys in Garza County cases file through CM/ECF. Members of the public can access case records through PACER. The Lubbock clerk's office can help you confirm case numbers, check status, and answer procedural questions about filings in the division.
| 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 |
| Website | txnb.uscourts.gov |
The U.S. Trustee for Garza County is Region 6, based in Dallas. The regional trustee office oversees all aspects of case administration, from trustee assignments to creditor meeting scheduling. If you need to find approved credit counseling providers or have questions about trustee oversight, the Region 6 office handles this area.
Finding Garza County Bankruptcy Cases
The best tool for searching Garza County bankruptcy records is PACER. PACER is the federal electronic court records system. You register for a free account, then pay a small per-page fee to read case documents. Basic case data like debtor names, case numbers, chapter types, and filing dates is often free to view.
Inside PACER, you can search the Northern District of Texas by debtor name or case number to pull Garza County filings. The docket view shows you every action taken in the case, and you can download petitions, schedules, creditor lists, and discharge orders. For older paper-era cases, you may need to call the Lubbock clerk or make a request to the National Archives.
Garza County bankruptcy records are public under 11 U.S.C. § 107. The court can only seal specific documents in limited circumstances. All court filings must partially redact personal identifiers including Social Security numbers, birth dates, and financial account numbers under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9037.
For county-level property and deed records, the Garza County Clerk in Post maintains those records. The county government website at co.garza.tx.us provides access to local services. These records are often needed in bankruptcy cases to document real estate holdings.
Filing for Bankruptcy in Garza County
Garza County residents and businesses file for bankruptcy in the Northern District of Texas, Lubbock Division. Filings must follow Northern District local rules and use the correct forms, all of which are posted at txnb.uscourts.gov/forms. Attorneys use CM/ECF. Pro se individuals can file in person at the Lubbock courthouse or use other approved options the court provides.
Federal filing fees are the same across all districts. Chapter 7 is $338. Chapter 13 costs $313. Chapter 11 runs $1,738. Individuals who are at or below 150% of the federal poverty guideline can request a fee waiver when they submit their petition. The court reviews the request and sends you a notice of its decision.
Before filing, individual debtors must take a credit counseling course from a U.S. Trustee-approved agency. This must be done within the 180 days before the petition is filed. After the case is open, a debtor education course is required to get a discharge. You can find a list of approved agencies at justice.gov/ust.
Resources for Garza County Bankruptcy
The Northern District Bankruptcy Court at txnb.uscourts.gov has everything you need to file or search cases in the Lubbock Division, including local rules, forms, and clerk contact details. The Lubbock Division handles Garza County cases, and the website is the best starting point for any procedural questions.
County property records for Garza County are maintained by the County Clerk in Post. You can reach county services through the county government website. These records help establish asset values when debtors must complete their bankruptcy schedules.
Key resources for Garza County bankruptcy matters:
- Northern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court - filings and docket access
- PACER - search all federal bankruptcy records
- U.S. Trustee Region 6 - Dallas
- Northern District Local Rules and Forms
Note: Garza County filers should confirm the assigned division with the Northern District clerk before submitting their petition, as divisional assignments can vary for smaller West Texas counties.
Counties in the Northern District Near Garza
The Lubbock Division handles Garza County and other West Texas counties in the Northern District. You search the same PACER system for any case from this region.