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Eastern District of Texas

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  • ePOC

    Filing a Proof of Claim Online Through ePOC Now Available!

    Creditors can easily create, file, amend or withdraw a Proof of Claim (Official Form 410) online using the Court’s Electronic Proof of Claim (ePOC) system.  Click here for more details.

  • eSR

    eSR now available!  eSR is an online tool to help individuals complete a chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy petition when they have decided to file bankruptcy without an attorney.  Click here for more details.

  • The Clerk's office is open daily from 8am to 4:00pm.

  • On behalf of the Judges and staff, welcome to the official website for the United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas. This website is dedicated to serving the public and the legal community with easy access to rules, forms, and other helpful information to assist in the efficient administration of the bankruptcy process.

    Jason K. McDonald, Clerk of Court

  • On behalf of the Judges and staff, welcome to the official website for the United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas.This website is dedicated to serving the public and the legal community with easy access to rules, forms, and other helpful information to assist in the efficient administration of the bankruptcy process.

    Jason K. McDonald, Clerk of Court

  • On behalf of the Judges and staff, welcome to the official website for the United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas.  This website is dedicated to serving the public and the legal community with easy access to rules, forms, and other helpful information to assist in the efficient administration of the bankruptcy process.

    Jason K. McDonald, Clerk of Court

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Court Locations

Beaumont

US Bankruptcy Court
300 Willow Street
Suite 100
Beaumont, TX 77701

(409) 654-7060

Plano

US Bankruptcy Court
660 North Central Expressway
Suite 300B
Plano, Texas 75074

(972) 509-1240

Tyler

US Bankruptcy Court
110 North College Ave
9th Floor
Tyler, Texas 75702

(903) 590-3200

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Hints & Tips

Certificates of Disinterestedness
In presenting certificates of disinterestedness for employment applications, one should note that the employment standards for a professional under...
Emergency Filing Procedures
The clerk's office is open for business Monday - Friday from 8am to 4pm to accommodate filings.  However, if you are submitting copies of supporting...
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News & Announcements

Thu, 03/16/2023
There will be reduced hours in the Tyler Office, and Beaumont and Plano offices will be closed Friday April 7, 2023
The clerk's office in Tyler will be unavailable after 12:00 noon on Friday April 7, 2023.  The Be More »
Tue, 01/31/2023
Clerk's Notice of 2023 Court Services Satisfaction Survey
Please read the More »
Thu, 12/01/2022
Clerk's Notice of Amendments to Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and Official Forms
Please read the Clerk's Notice More »

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