Bankruptcy by County -- San Antonio Metro Area

Your county determines which federal court handles your bankruptcy case and which state exemptions protect your property. Find your county below for specific information.

3 Counties in the San Antonio Metro

Bexar County

Bexar County is home to San Antonio, the seventh-largest city in the United States. It handles the majority of bankruptcy filings in the San Antonio metro area through the Western District of Texas.

District: Western District of Texas (San Antonio Division)
Courthouse: 615 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
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Comal County

Comal County is northeast of San Antonio and includes New Braunfels, one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Cases are filed in the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division.

District: Western District of Texas (San Antonio Division)
Courthouse: 615 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
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Guadalupe County

Guadalupe County is east of San Antonio and includes Seguin and Schertz. It is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area, and cases are filed through the Western District of Texas.

District: Western District of Texas (San Antonio Division)
Courthouse: 615 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Guadalupe County bankruptcy guide →

Frequently Asked Questions

Which counties are in the San Antonio bankruptcy metro area?

The San Antonio metro area covers 3 counties: Bexar County, Comal County, Guadalupe County. Each county falls under a specific federal bankruptcy court district.

Does it matter which county I live in for bankruptcy?

Yes. Your county determines which federal district court handles your case, and potentially which state exemptions apply. Different districts may have different local rules, trustees, and dismissal rates.

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