Reeves County Bankruptcy Records
Reeves County bankruptcy records are maintained through the Western District of Texas Bankruptcy Court, Midland Division. The county seat is Pecos, and anyone who files for bankruptcy in Reeves County submits their case to the federal court in the Midland Division. You can search records online through PACER or contact the Western District clerk's office for case information. Filings include Chapter 7 liquidation cases, Chapter 13 repayment plans, and Chapter 11 reorganizations. These are public records under federal law, and most are available to anyone who wants to look them up.
Reeves County Overview
Reeves County Federal Bankruptcy Court
Reeves County falls under the Western District of Texas Bankruptcy Court, Midland Division. The Midland Division handles bankruptcy filings for Reeves County and surrounding West Texas counties. If you live or do business in Reeves County and need to file for bankruptcy, the Midland Division is the right court. The court handles Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 cases for individuals and businesses throughout the region.
The Western District of Texas covers a wide geographic area. The Midland Division serves the far west portion of the state, which includes some of the most remote counties in Texas. Court staff can confirm filing status and case numbers but cannot provide legal advice to filers.
| Court | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas |
|---|---|
| Division | Midland Division |
| County Seat | Pecos, TX |
| Website | txwb.uscourts.gov |
The U.S. Trustee for Reeves County cases is part of Region 7, handled through the San Antonio field office. The trustee monitors case administration and oversees compliance with the Bankruptcy Code. Contact details are available at justice.gov/ust.
Searching Reeves County Bankruptcy Filings
The main tool for finding Reeves County bankruptcy records is PACER. You sign up for a free account and then pay a small per-page fee when you view case documents. Basic case data like the debtor name, chapter type, filing date, and case number is often available without a charge. Full docket sheets and filed documents require a PACER account and may have a small fee per page.
The Western District also has search tools on its court website. These let you search by name, case number, or filing date for active and recent cases. If you need records from older cases, you may have to contact the clerk directly or check with the National Archives.
Reeves County bankruptcy filings are public records under 11 U.S.C. § 107. Courts can seal specific documents in narrow circumstances, but most bankruptcy filings are open to the public. Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9037 requires that filers redact personal identifiers like Social Security numbers, birth dates, and account numbers in any document they submit to the court.
The Western District of Texas Bankruptcy Court handles all Reeves County bankruptcy filings through the Midland Division, covering this remote West Texas region.
Filing for Bankruptcy in Reeves County
To file a bankruptcy case in Reeves County, you submit your petition and required schedules to the Western District of Texas, Midland Division. All filings must follow the court's local rules and forms. The local rules set standards for document format, creditor list organization, and what is required at the 341 meeting of creditors. Read through the current local rules before you file to avoid delays or rejections.
Attorneys handle most filings through the CM/ECF electronic system. If you are filing without legal help, check the Western District website for the current pro se filing process. Some courts allow paper filing for self-represented individuals. Reeves County is a rural area, so calling or emailing the clerk before making a trip to any office is a good idea.
Filing fees for Reeves County cases follow the standard federal schedule. Chapter 7 costs $338. Chapter 13 costs $313. Chapter 11 costs $1,738. You may qualify for a fee waiver if your income is below 150% of the federal poverty line. Apply when you file, and the court will decide if you qualify.
You must complete an approved credit counseling course within 180 days before you file. After filing, a debtor education course is required before the court grants your discharge. Lists of approved providers for Reeves County are on the U.S. Trustee website.
Note: Western District local rules require specific forms, so always check txwb.uscourts.gov for the current required documents before submitting your case.
Reeves County Resources
The Western District Bankruptcy Court is the main resource for Reeves County case filings and records. The county clerk in Pecos maintains local property records and deed filings that can be relevant during a bankruptcy case. The U.S. Trustee's San Antonio field office oversees cases filed in this part of the district.
The Federal Judicial Center maintains data on bankruptcy filings across all U.S. districts, including the Western District of Texas. This data can give you a broader picture of filing trends over time in this region.
Key resources for Reeves County bankruptcy matters:
- Western District Bankruptcy Court - case filing and docket access
- PACER - search federal court records online
- U.S. Trustee Region 7 - trustee oversight, approved credit counselors
- Western District Local Rules and Forms
- National Archives - older federal court records
Nearby Texas Counties
These neighboring counties are also served by the Western District of Texas Bankruptcy Court. If you are researching cases from this part of West Texas, you may find related filings in these counties as well.