Vernon's Texas Rules Annotated - VTRA TX R ARMSTG/POT/RNDL D Part IV. Bankruptcy Proceedings

(1) Whenever any party of litigation in these courts files for protection under the bankruptcy laws of the United States, it shall be the responsibility of that party's counsel in these courts:  (i) to promptly notify the affected court(s) by telephoning the Court Coordinator;  and (ii) within three (3) days of any bankruptcy filing, to provide written notice to the affected court(s) and all counsel that a bankruptcy has occurred giving the name and location of the bankruptcy court, the bankruptcy cause number and style, the date of filing and the name and address of counsel for the bankrupt.

(2) Compliance with this rule will enable the Courts to pass over cases affected by bankruptcy and to try other cases on the docket.

(3) Failure to comply with this rule may be punished by sanctioning counsel and, in appropriate cases, the party once the bankruptcy is concluded.

(1) Once a bankruptcy has been concluded, whether by discharge, denial of discharge, dismissal or otherwise, counsel shall promptly notify the Court Coordinator so that the affected cases may be restored to the active docket or be dismissed as may be appropriate.