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News & Announcements
Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
September 27, 2023
This Memorandum supersedes the November 19, 2021 Memorandum that addresses court hearings in the Lubbock, Amarillo, Abilene, and San Angelo (L, A, A, and S/ A) divisions. The November 19, 2021 Memorandum was issued to direct the manner of...
September 20, 2023
In recognition of: (a) the end of the COVID-19 Pandemic national emergency; (b) the policies of the Judicial Conference of the United States; (c) the interests of judicial administration of bankruptcy cases and proceedings in the Northern...
September 20, 2023
The Judicial Conference has approved an increase to the maximum per page original and copy transcript fee rates. The increase is roughly 10 percent in each of the fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
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June 21, 2023
Due to changes made by JD Power (formerly NADA) in its values given for used cars, which are referenced for making adequate protection disbursements in General Order 2021-05, the Chapter 13 Trustees had suggested amendments to paragraph 7(a) of...
June 21, 2023
Please click here to view General Order 2023-03 regarding "Pleadings Using Generative Artificial...
February 6, 2023
After the conclusion of an opportunity for public comment, the Court has adopted amendments to the Local Bankruptcy Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas. The Court has amended Local Rules 1001-1, 2016-1,...
February 6, 2023
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas has entered General Order 2023-01, adopting new procedures for complex cases. General Order 2023-01 supersedes General Orders 2000-06, 2002-05, 2004-03, and 2006-02. ...
January 13, 2023
Please see the attached document for information regarding the Hon Harlin Hale Fellowship and application.
June 6, 2022
For those participating in hearings using the Court’s WebEx audio and video conferencing platform, please review the following information for helpful tips and instructions. WebEx Connection Information, providing applicable WebEx links and call-...