Courts that oversee bankruptcy filings are part of the federal court system, and are generally referred to as U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.
In Texas, as in all states, courts that oversee bankruptcy filings are indeed part of the federal court system and are specifically designated as U.S. Bankruptcy Courts. These courts have exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases, meaning that they are the only courts that can make decisions in bankruptcy matters. Bankruptcy courts in Texas are organized under the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas. Each district has its own bankruptcy court(s) that handle the bankruptcy filings for individuals and businesses within that geographic area. The bankruptcy process is governed by federal law, primarily under Title 11 of the United States Code, also known as the Bankruptcy Code. The role of these courts is to ensure that bankruptcy cases are handled fairly and in accordance with the law, providing a legal means for debtors to obtain relief from their debts and for creditors to get paid in an orderly fashion.
