In Texas, most bankruptcy filing projects cost between $1,000 and $5,000 per filing, with a typical price near $2,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical bankruptcy filing cost
$1,000 – $5,000
per filing · typical $2,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Bankruptcy filing cost breakdown
- Chapter 7 (no assets)$1,000 – $2,500typical $1,500
- Chapter 13 (repayment plan)$2,500 – $5,000typical $3,500
- Chapter 7 with complications$2,000 – $4,000typical $3,000
At a glance
- Typical range$1,000 – $5,000
- Unitper filing
- Cities covered91
What Bankruptcy costs
Legal fees for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 is simpler and cheaper; Chapter 13 involves a repayment plan and higher fees. Costs vary by attorney and location.
By city in Texas
- Abilene
- Allen
- Amarillo
- Arlington
- Atascocita
- Austin
- Baytown
- Beaumont
- Bedford
- Brownsville
- Bryan
- Burleson
- Carrollton
- Cedar Hill
- Cedar Park
- Channelview
- College Station
- Conroe
- Coppell
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- DeSoto
- Denton
- Duncanville
- Edinburg
- El Paso
- Euless
- Farmers Branch
- Flower Mound
- Fort Worth
- Friendswood
- Frisco
- Galveston
- Garland
- Georgetown
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Haltom City
- Harlingen
- Houston
- Hurst
- Irving
- Keller
- Killeen
- Kyle
- Lake Jackson
- Laredo
- League City
- Leander
- Lewisville
- Little Elm
- Longview
- Lubbock
- McAllen
- McKinney
- Mesquite
- Midland
- Mission
- Mission Bend
- Missouri City
- New Braunfels
- North Richland Hills
- Odessa
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- Pflugerville
- Pharr
- Plano
- Port Arthur
- Richardson
- Rockwall
- Rosenberg
- Round Rock
- Rowlett
- San Angelo
- San Antonio
- Schertz
- Sherman
- Spring
- Sugar Land
- Temple
- Texarkana
- Texas City
- The Colony
- The Woodlands
- Tyler
- Waco
- Waxahachie
- Weslaco
- Wichita Falls
- Wylie
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to file bankruptcy?
Attorney fees for Chapter 7 are $1,000–$2,500; Chapter 13 is $2,500–$5,000. Court filing fees add $300–$400.
What drives bankruptcy costs?
Chapter type, attorney experience, complexity of your debts, and location. Chapter 13 requires more work, hence higher fees.
Can I file bankruptcy without a lawyer?
Yes, but it's risky. Court fees are lower, but errors can lead to dismissal. Many attorneys offer payment plans.