Find Your Bankruptcy District

Enter your zip code to find which federal bankruptcy court handles cases in your area of the Houston metro.

Houston is in the Southern District of Texas. The courthouse is located at 515 Rusk St, Houston, TX 77002. Most Harris County and surrounding county zip codes (770xx-775xx) fall within this district.

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Texas Bankruptcy Districts

Southern District of Texas (S.D. Tex.)

Covers the Houston metropolitan area including Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Galveston, Brazoria, and surrounding counties. Most zip codes starting with 770-775 and 77xxx fall here.

Courthouse: 515 Rusk St, Houston, TX 77002

Divisional offices: Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi, Laredo, McAllen, Brownsville, Victoria

Northern District of Texas (N.D. Tex.)

Covers the Dallas-Fort Worth area and north Texas. Zip codes typically starting with 75xxx and 76xxx.

Courthouse: 1100 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75242

Eastern District of Texas (E.D. Tex.)

Covers east Texas including Tyler, Beaumont, and Texarkana. Some 75xxx zip codes in eastern portions of the state.

Courthouse: 110 N College Ave, Tyler, TX 75702

Western District of Texas (W.D. Tex.)

Covers San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Waco, and central/west Texas. Zip codes typically starting with 73xxx, 78xxx, and 79xxx.

Courthouse: 615 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205

Frequently Asked Questions

Which bankruptcy district covers Houston?

Houston is in the Southern District of Texas. The courthouse is located at 515 Rusk St, Houston, TX 77002. Most Harris County and surrounding county zip codes (770xx-775xx) fall within this district.

How do I know which Texas bankruptcy district I'm in?

Texas has four federal bankruptcy districts: Southern (Houston area), Northern (Dallas/Fort Worth), Eastern (Tyler/Beaumont), and Western (San Antonio/Austin). Your zip code determines your district. Use the lookup tool above to find yours.

Can I file bankruptcy in a different district than where I live?

Generally no. You must file in the district where you have lived for the greater part of the last 180 days, where your principal assets are located, or where your domicile is. Filing in the wrong district can result in your case being dismissed or transferred.

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