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COMMENCEMENT OF CASE.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Rule Set: Local Bankruptcy Rules of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Rule: 1002-1

Jurisdiction: EDTXB

Bluebook Citation: Bankr. E.D. Tex. L.R. AT R. 1002-1

All Rules: Bankr. E.D. Tex. L.R. AT Local Bankruptcy Rules, complete index

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(a) (b) Filing Requirements TXEB Appendix 1002-a outlines the requirements for commencing a new bankruptcy case. Filing a Bankruptcy Petition Without Counsel An individual may file bankruptcy or appear in Bankruptcy Court without legal counsel. An attorney must sign the bankruptcy petition and appear for other types of debtors -- including partnerships, corporations, and trusts. If a debtor who is not an individual files a bankruptcy petition without legal counsel, then the Court will dismiss the bankruptcy case sua sponte or on motion of a party in interest.

Unless excused by order of the Court, all petitions filed by an individual debtor without legal counsel, shall include copies of a picture identification card.

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