48,996
Total Ch.13 Filings
85.0%
Avg Dismissal Rate
4
Federal Districts
523
Est. 1328(f) Violations
Texas is served by 4 federal bankruptcy districts. Between fiscal years 2020 and 2024, 48,996 Chapter 13 cases were filed statewide, with a weighted average dismissal rate of 85.0% -- compared to the national average of 75.6%.
District-by-District Breakdown
| District | Filed | Dismiss % | Prior % | Pro Se % | Est. Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N.D. Tex. | 17,147 | 86.4% | 35.8% | 6.2% | 197 |
| S.D. Tex. | 13,757 | 83.3% | 30.2% | 15.5% | 128 |
| W.D. Tex. | 9,118 | 85.0% | 37.0% | 10.2% | 112 |
| E.D. Tex. | 8,974 | 84.8% | 31.6% | 4.7% | 86 |
Related Resources
- Dismissal Rate Data -- compare all 94 districts
- Discharge Eligibility Screener -- check 1328(f) discharge eligibility
- Exemptions by State -- Texas bankruptcy exemptions
- All OBP News & Analysis
Methodology: Data sourced from the Federal Judicial Center Integrated Database (FJC IDB), covering Chapter 13 cases filed in federal fiscal years 2020-2024. Weighted averages are calculated using filing volume as weights. This analysis was conducted by the Open Bankruptcy Project Research Team.