Bankruptcy Filing Statistics: Southern District of Texas
30,412
Total Cases
55.8%
Discharge Rate
37.0%
Dismissal Rate
1,489
Pending / Open
District Report Card
Case Outcomes
■ Discharged 55.8%
■ Dismissed 37.0%
■ Other/Pending 7.3%
Breakdown by Chapter
| Chapter | Cases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 7 | 11,510 | 37.8% |
| Chapter 13 | 18,641 | 61.3% |
| Chapter 11 | 250 | 0.8% |
| Chapter 12 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Other | 10 | 0.0% |
Filing Trend (2008–Present)
Data Source
Statistics derived from the Federal Judicial Center Integrated Database. Includes all bankruptcy case types. Pending cases may not yet have a recorded disposition.