Southern District Of Texas

The United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern District of Texas is a government institution located in Houston, Texas. The courts serve a large and diverse region encompassing areas surrounding Houston, Galveston, Victoria, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, McAllen, and Laredo. With a population of over 10 million people within the district, the courts are committed to providing a fair and just legal system. The Southern District of Texas Courts resolve disputes by determining the facts and applying legal principles in civil and bankruptcy cases. Trial courts utilize district judges who handle most trials, and magistrate judges who assist district judges in preparing cases for trial and conduct trials in misdemeanor cases. Bankruptcy courts oversee the process of debtors either repaying creditors or reorganizing their debts or businesses in a structured manner. The courts operate with a dedicated staff who perform a wide range of job functions essential to judicial operations. These functions include managing facilities, handling finances, providing IT support, managing human resources, and providing court reporting services. For more information, please visit the court's website at txs.uscourts.gov.