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"Texas Bankruptcy Attorneys"
All Texas bankruptcy attorneys who represent clients before federal courts must be licensed by the
Federal district. This license is in addition to state bar licensure. An exception is provided for out of town attorneys who may appear pursuant to a pro hac vice
admission, which must be approved on a cases by case basis.
| 11 U.S.C. §329(a): "Any attorney representing a debtor in a case under this title, or in
connection with such a case, whether or not such attorney applies for compensation under this title, shall file
with the court a statement of the compensation paid or agreed to be paid, if such payment or agreement was made
after one year before the date of the filing of the petition, for services rendered or to be rendered in contemplation
of or in connection with the case by such attorney, and the source of such compensation." |
Texas bankruptcy courts provide free forms to debtors upon request. Also, clerks may provide a package of documents including instructions for filing. Usually, these packets include: 1) an official form for the petition, 2) a current fee requirements and options, 3) instructions for preparing a mailing matrix, 4) debtor rights for discharge, and 5) a glossary of common bankruptcy terms. Be aware, forms provided and instructions may not include all necessary documents throughout the completion of the case. Texas bankruptcy courts allow pro se debtors to file paper forms. Also, Texas courts permit emergency filing after hours online. To file online, attorneys must apply for approval and receive a personal account before filing. Payment of filing fees online may be provided by credit card.
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