Kendall County Bankruptcy Filings
Kendall County bankruptcy records are filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division. The county seat is Boerne. All bankruptcy petitions from Kendall County residents and businesses go to the San Antonio federal court at 615 E. Houston Street. You can search these records through PACER. This page covers how to find Kendall County bankruptcy filings, what the case records contain, and how the filing process works in this part of Texas.
Kendall County Overview
Federal Court for Kendall County
Kendall County bankruptcy cases are handled by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division. The court is at 615 E. Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205. The San Antonio Division covers Kendall County along with Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kerr, Kinney, Maverick, Medina, Real, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala counties.
The court clerk's office handles all filings and can be reached at (210) 472-6720. The U.S. Trustee field office for Kendall County is at 615 E. Houston Street, Suite 533, San Antonio, TX 78205. Trustees are assigned to each case to oversee the administration of assets and monitor the bankruptcy process. Local rules for the Western District are posted at txwb.uscourts.gov/forms.
| Court | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas |
|---|---|
| Division | San Antonio Division |
| Address | 615 E. Houston Street San Antonio, TX 78205 |
| Phone | (210) 472-6720 |
| Website | txwb.uscourts.gov |
Kendall County Bankruptcy Records Lookup
To find Kendall County bankruptcy records, log into PACER and search the Western District of Texas. You can look up cases by debtor name, case number, or taxpayer ID. PACER returns a full docket with all filed documents. Under 11 U.S.C. ยง 107, most bankruptcy filings are public records. Documents with sensitive personal information like full Social Security numbers are redacted in the public versions.
County records for Kendall County are handled through the Kendall County Government offices in Boerne. The county clerk maintains property deeds, mortgages, and liens. These can be relevant in a bankruptcy case if the debtor owns real property in Kendall County. The appraisal district tracks property values for tax purposes. You can use county records alongside PACER data for a full picture of a debtor's financial situation in the county.
For older cases predating electronic filing, contact the clerk's office in San Antonio to request copies. The court may charge a fee for retrieving and copying archived documents.
The Kendall County government in Boerne maintains public records that can supplement federal bankruptcy data. The official site has contact information and links to county services.
The Kendall County courthouse in Boerne is where local property and court records are maintained. These records are often cross-referenced in federal bankruptcy proceedings involving county real estate.
How to File Bankruptcy in Kendall County
Kendall County residents and businesses file bankruptcy with the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division. The filing fee for Chapter 7 is $338 and for Chapter 13 it is $313. You can request installment payments or a fee waiver if finances are tight. The court has forms for both requests on its website.
Credit counseling is required before any bankruptcy filing. You must use a provider on the U.S. Trustee's approved list. Forms and the list of approved providers are on the Western District forms page. After you file, you need to complete a debtor education course before your discharge is granted.
Chapter 7 works best when you have limited income and mostly unsecured debt. It wipes out credit card balances, medical bills, and personal loans quickly. Chapter 13 is for people with regular income who want to keep property and pay back debts over time. The U.S. Trustee's San Antonio field office, part of the regional trustee network, oversees all cases from Kendall County. Trustees handle liquidation in Chapter 7 and monitor plan payments in Chapter 13.
Kendall County Government and Records
The Kendall County Clerk's office in Boerne keeps official records for the county. This includes real property deeds, liens, court judgments, and vital records. If a bankruptcy case involves real property in Kendall County, these records show ownership, encumbrances, and prior transfers. They are public and can be searched in person or by written request.
Kendall County has grown quickly as part of the San Antonio metro area. The volume of real estate transactions has increased, and those records cross-reference with bankruptcy filings involving local property. The county appraisal district maintains current property values. Visit co.kendall.tx.us for office hours and services.
Nearby Counties in the San Antonio Division
These counties border Kendall County and fall under the same Western District bankruptcy court division.